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2019 BMW 430I recalls and problems

3 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 430I.

3
recalls
23
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2019 BMW 430I recalls

Air bags: knee bolster

NHTSA campaign 19V352000 · reported May 9, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5,079 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
The risk
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V533000 · reported August 15, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 18V465000 · reported July 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5,309 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. 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.

Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical system

2019 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible (F33). The rear side window regulator and motor failed after water got in through the rear window into the window panel and motor. On October 14, 2026 the window first would roll down only slightly and then stop; later the same day it stopped moving entirely and is now stuck fully up —…

Oct 9, 2026 · Engine

The vehicle had previously undergone front-end collision repairs. Seventeen days after retrieving the vehicle, it suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of engine coolant while driving. The dashboard flashed an 'Engine Temperature High' warning followed immediately by an 'Engine Overheated' warning. Due to immediate…

Jul 28, 2026 · Visibility · 131,992 miles

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and switching lanes, there was a loud explosion. The contact was unable to determine the cause of the sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the tires and discovered that the sunroof had shattered…

Jun 17, 2026 · Engine

The car has a plastic part in the oil housing component that cracks under heat usually between 50000 and 70000 miles causing a major loss of coolant onto highway and disables the engine

Feb 6, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 116,758 miles

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that there was a coolant leak. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled while driving. The message "Engine Overheating - Stop Vehicle Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it…

430I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 22510
2018 13642
2019 32320
2020 1510
2021 61500
2022 5800

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

Questions

Does the 2019 BMW 430I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 BMW 430I, the most recent reported on May 9, 2019 (Air bags: knee bolster). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 430I?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by air bags (6).
How many 2019 BMW 430I complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.