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2023 BMW 430iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW 430i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-118 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

2023 BMW 430i
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 98%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 BMW 430i has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Power train10
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 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.

98%repaired · 2025 Q1

Body control module: software

Recall 23V-118 · Feb 23, 2023 · 120 vehicles · 117 repaired

Risk. Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 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

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In owners' words

What 430i owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11735453 · May 4, 2026 · 39,000 miles

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