2020 BMW 430i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#5 most-complained of 9 430i years
The 2020 BMW 430i has 5 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst of 9 model years. Airbags, brakes, engine, and structure/body each account for 20% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
Top 2020 BMW 430i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
What owners report
- Owners report the knee airbag failing to deploy in a crash, matching the scope of recall 19V352000 even when the VIN was not flagged as included.
- Some describe the brake pedal not stopping the vehicle at very low speed with no warning light on, later diagnosed as needing brake booster replacement at 86,000 miles.
- One owner reported a low coolant warning and an engine overheating message while driving 55 mph, with coolant found low at 66,475 miles.
- Another owner described water slowly seeping into the trunk and side panels and floor without any warning indicator, referencing a BMW service bulletin.
2020 BMW 430i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V352000May 9, 2019Airbags5,079 vehicles
Air bags:knee bolster
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020 BMW 430i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other 430i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 BMW 430i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 5 complaints and 1 recall for the 2020 430i, giving it a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict compared to other 430i years.
- Does the 2020 BMW 430i have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 19V352000 covers defective knee airbag modules on certain 2019-2020 430i models; BMW replaces the airbag module free of charge.
- What is the top problem area for the 2020 BMW 430i?
- Airbags is listed as the top problem area, tied with brakes, engine, and structure & body, each making up 20% of complaints.
- How does the 2020 430i compare to other years?
- The 2020 430i ranks 5th worst out of 9 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 50, better than 2018 (100) and 2019 (75) but worse than 2021 (38) and 2022 (25).