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2020 BMW 430I recalls and problems

1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW 430I.

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recalls
5
owner complaints
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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.

2020 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.

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.

Jun 9, 2026 · Structure

BMW SIB 51 33 16 (NHTSA ID 10200233) Manufacturer defect resulting in water slowly backing up into trunk and other parts of car until it completely fills side panels, floor of car, ect. There is no indication this is occurring. There is no warning given by BMW dealer or manufacturer that this may become a problem…

Feb 5, 2026 · Unknown or other

While driving on highway 880 today around 12:52pm, my moon roof exploded. I did not see any object land on me. I researched online and recall has been done on my moonroof same model previously. I suspect my moonroof was defective.

Jul 28, 2025 · Air bags · crash reported

I owned a 2020 BMW 430i (VIN: […] ) manufactured in March 2019 at the Regensburg plant. This vehicle matches the exact criteria of NHTSA Recall 19V-352 for defective knee airbags that may fail to deploy in an accident. I was involved in a serious crash on […], and the airbags did not deploy. Despite this, my VIN is…

Apr 14, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 66,475 miles

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low coolant warning light was illuminated, and the message "Engine Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was parked at the place of employment. The coolant level was checked an hour later by the contact’s husband, and the coolant level…

Jan 13, 2022 · Service brakes · 86,000 miles

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430i. The contact stated while his wife was driving below 10 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle and then had the vehicle towed to the local dealer, where it was…

430I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 22510
2018 13642
2019 32320
2020 1510
2021 61500
2022 5800
2023 2300

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

Questions

Does the 2020 BMW 430I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 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 2020 BMW 430I?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (1).
How many 2020 BMW 430I complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 9, 2026.