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2021 BMW 430i ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 BMW 430i Convertible. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-636 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 BMW 430i Convertible has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 BMW 430i Convertible recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other 430i Convertible year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 430i Convertible median. How we score
'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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