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Seat belts: front
Risk. If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing…
2018 BMW 430iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW 430i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-507 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW 430i has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Engine4 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts
3Seats2 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
2Service brakes
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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.
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
2018 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 2018 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.
The car has experienced numerous coolant leaks according to the dealer and independent authorized service shops including: - turbo coolant lines - oil filter housing - auxiliary radiator - coolant pump - heat management module - upper radiator hose - expansion tank hose - various other coolant…
2018 430i x drive gran coupe oil filter housing failed. Car started to overheat while driving and the infotainment system indicated that the car is overheating and started to decelerate.
Disconnect coupling on cylinder head broke caused loss of coolant from engine. Overheated my Car damaged the engine and the car did accelerate when I was crossing a highway almost causing a collision
Own a 2018 430i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.