KnownCarProblems2017 BMW 430i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 430i, most often about the engine (52% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 430i model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 BMW 430i problems
Engine
13 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat. The contact also stated that the transmission skipped gears while driving. The vehicle was taken to hendrick BMW (6950 e independence blvd…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 24%Friend was driving down freeway. Suddenly heard a loud boom, and the sound of road noise. Pulled off freeway. Found that sunroof had spontaneously shattered. The only reason this didn't hurt the driver was that the sunroof shade was pulled. The dealership (long beach BMW) claimed that this was a result of an impact.…
My wife was driving our 2017 BMW 430i with our infant son in the back seat. She traveling approximately 70 MPH on the freeway when she heard an explosive sound which resulted in the glass sunroof to shatter. The sunroof was not open, the heat was not on, and there were no vehicles in front/behind, or next to her. No…
Electrical
5 complaints · 20%After putting the hardtop down and receiving the complete message, I then got another message saying 'retractable top not locked'- see owners manual. After reviewing the manual, I could not dismiss the warning or put the top back up. I have been getting this same message whether the top is up or down since purchasing…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, after activating the A/C unit, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vents, and the A/C unit failed to blow cold. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle…
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owned a 2017 BMW 430i. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle due to a sudden stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning indicator illuminated and "fault in air bag" appeared. The contact received injuries to the back and neck area, but medical…
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message indicating a seat occupancy failure was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt chime reminder was audible even though there was a passenger…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 BMW 430i recalls
Air bags
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began april 17, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive and m4 vehicles and rolls-royce dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Air bags
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2017 bmw 640i, 640i xdrive, 650i, 650i xdrive, m6, 535i, 535i xdrive, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, i3, i8, rolls-royce dawn, mini clubman cooper, clubman cooper s, cooper all4, cooper s all4, mini 4-door cooper, cooper s, mini 2-door cooper, cooper s, john cooper works and 2016 bmw 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 550i, 550i xdrive, m5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 BMW 430i
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 430i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 430i have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 23, 2017 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the BMW 430i?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 430i model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 430i years
- 2017
- 2018