repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 BMW 430iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2017 BMW 430i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-115 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 BMW 430i has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
5Electrical system
5Engine and engine cooling
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Seat belts
1Structure
1Tires
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 BMW 430i 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2017 vs. every other 430i 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 median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 BMW 430i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 430i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Plastic oil filter housing part cracked and leaked all my anti freeze out on I 95. This incident caused me to have my car towed 3 times to various dealer and shops for repair. Total cost of this repair was approximately 2K with parts and labor + 300. for towing. No warning from BMW - this could…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump,…
Catastrophic failure of plastic oil filter housing causing complete emptying of engine coolant. Failed part is available for analysis. Car was immediately immobilized, requiring a tow. This problem was confirmed and ultimately repaired by local BMW dealer. No other inspection has occurred but issue…
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