2021 BMW 430I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 BMW 430I has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems such as airbag deployment and seat belt warnings based on recall data. There are no owner-submitted complaints documented in the NHTSA database.
There are 9 recalls impacting various vehicle systems including seat belts, airbags, rearview camera software, and audible seat belt warnings. These recalls involve safety-critical components and software updates to bring the vehicle into compliance with federal safety standards.
Recalls- Seat belt warning system. Recall 23V584000 affects 144 vehicles by failing to generate audible seat belt warnings due to defective receiver audio module software. This increases injury risk during a crash. Dealers will update the software at no charge.
- Side thorax and head airbags. Recall 21V176000 covers 1850 vehicles where the head-thorax airbag may not deploy properly in side-impact crashes. Dealers will provide a free software update to correct deployment.
- Rearview camera software. Recall 21V096000 impacts 13,858 vehicles including the 430i, where the rearview image may be partially obscured or fail to illuminate when shifting into Reverse. This poses an increased crash risk. BMW will inspect and update camera software free of charge.
- Seat belt retractor malfunction. Recall 21V554000 involves 21,537 vehicles, including the 430i, where the passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor may deactivate prematurely. This raises injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace retractors if needed at no cost.
Owners facing multiple repairs or unresolved safety recall issues involving critical systems like airbags or seat belts may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection and lemon law is recommended for guidance.
2021 BMW 430I Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
37389
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 BMW 430I
144 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
2021 BMW 430I
1850 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2021 BMW 430I
13858 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 BMW 430I
21537 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.