2022 BMW 430I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 BMW 430I has 1 complaint and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report transmission issues where the vehicle shifts into neutral unexpectedly without warning lights, causing the need for a dealer diagnosis. The problem may recur after restarting the vehicle and driving for several miles.
Common Issues
- Transmission shifting failure. Vehicle shifts into neutral at various speeds without warning indicators, requiring dealer diagnosis without a confirmed cause.
There are four recalls affecting the 2022 BMW 430I, involving electrical systems, seat belts, door locking functions, and the sunroof assembly. These issues impact occupant safety and vehicle control systems and require dealer service to update software or reprogram modules.
Recalls
- Seat belt warning system. Recall 23V584000 affects 144 vehicles. The receiver audio module software fails to generate audible seat belt warnings, reducing crash protection compliance. Dealers will update the software free of charge, with no "Do Not Drive" advisory issued.
- Audio system seat belt chime. Also covered under recall 23V584000 for 144 vehicles. The control unit software does not properly alert drivers to fasten seat belts, increasing injury risk. Dealers will perform a free software update.
- Automatic door locking malfunction. Recall 23V118000 covers 120 vehicles. Incorrect ECU programming during service visits can prevent doors from locking as intended while in motion, increasing injury risk in crashes. Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.
- Sunroof operation defect. Recall 22V267000 impacts 61,221 vehicles including the 2022 430i. The roof control unit may allow the sunroof to close without the key fob inside the vehicle, increasing injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the control unit free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated transmission failures or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws and should consider consulting a consumer protection attorney for guidance.
2022 BMW 430I Summary
2022
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
61485
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 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.
2022 BMW 430I
120 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 BMW 430I
61221 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk: A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
2022 BMW 430I
ID: 2092687POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 430I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the transmission independently shifted into neutral. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred shortly after driving for several miles. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.