Does the 2023 BMW 430I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 BMW 430I, the most recent reported on January 30, 2026 (Electrical system: starter assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW 430I?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by power train (1).

How many 2023 BMW 430I complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 BMW 430I recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 430I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2023 BMW 430I recalls

Electrical system: starter assembly

NHTSA campaign 26V056000 · reported January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 87,394 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
The risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Electrical system: body control module, software

NHTSA campaign 23V118000 · reported February 23, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 120 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. 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.

Electrical system1
Power train1
Seat belts1

What owners report

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

May 4, 2026 · Electrical system · 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 BMW 430i. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that that on several occasions when starting the vehicle there was a hesitation while starting the vehicle. The contact added that the hesitation while starting the vehicle using…

Apr 26, 2026 · Seat belts
I purchased my 2023 BMW 430i, coupe, X-Drive brand new on 04/14/2023 from BMW, Wesley Chapel Florida. On 05/14/2025, I observed my driver's side front seat belt to be extremely frayed and in an unsafe condition (see photo 05142025) and reported it to BMW Wesley Chapel immediately. The service manager advised me this…

Sep 13, 2025 · Power train
We were driving the vehicle on a vacation, and am error came on that the gear was malfunction and parking will disable vehicle. At this fine, we kept trying to clear the message to be able to view navigation, and error message kept coming back making it impossible to drive. We then parked the vehicle and had vehicle…

430I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2020	1	5	1
2021	6	15	0
2022	5	8	0
2023	2	3	0
2024	2	2	0
2025	1	6	2
2026	1	2	0

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

Questions

Does the 2023 BMW 430I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 BMW 430I, the most recent reported on January 30, 2026 (Electrical system: starter assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW 430I?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by power train (1).
How many 2023 BMW 430I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 4, 2026.