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2018 BMW 430I recalls and problems

1 recall and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 430I.

1
recalls
36
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 BMW 430I recalls

Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 17V507000 · reported August 16, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · 67 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
The risk
If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 5, 2026 · Back over prevention

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving water intrusion into the amplifier location on my BMW F33. According to the dealer's diagnosis, water entered the area containing the amplifier, causing failure of the audio system and the loss of audible safety warnings and alerts. As a result, the vehicle no longer…

Jun 2, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

The steering wheel airbag has a cut mark, and it feels softer than the rest of the airbag cover. It looks like it may be starting to open.

May 20, 2026 · Engine

The car has experienced numerous coolant leaks according to the dealer and independent authorized service shops including: - turbo coolant lines - oil filter housing - auxiliary radiator - coolant pump - heat management module - upper radiator hose - expansion tank hose - various other coolant hoses All of this work…

Mar 19, 2026 · Engine

Oil Filter Housing failed causing immediate loss coolant rendering the vehicle inoperative.

Mar 11, 2026 · Engine

2018 430i x drive gran coupe oil filter housing failed. Car started to overheat while driving and the infotainment system indicated that the car is overheating and started to decelerate.

430I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 22510
2018 13642
2019 32320
2020 1510
2021 61500

Across all years, the 2018 430I has the most complaints (36). All BMW 430I years →

Questions

Does the 2018 BMW 430I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 430I, the most recent reported on August 16, 2017 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 430I?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (14 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (8).
How many 2018 BMW 430I complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 36 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 5, 2026.