2020 BMW 430i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 BMW 430i has a complaint index of 63, ranking 4th worst of 9 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 5 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 crash reported to NHTSA, with airbags the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #4 of 9 430i years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2020 BMW 430i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report a knee airbag that failed to deploy during a crash, matching the criteria of recall 19V-352 despite the VIN not showing as covered.
- One owner described the vehicle failing to stop from low speed while braking, with no warning light illuminated, and the brake booster later replaced at 86,000 miles.
- An owner reported a low coolant warning and an "Engine Overheating" message appearing while driving at 55 MPH, at 66,475 miles.
- An owner described water slowly backing up into the trunk and other body panels without any warning, tied to 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 data gives the 2020 430i a complaint index of 63, which is 4th worst among 9 model years of the 430i, so it carries a Caution verdict relative to other 430i years.
- Does the 2020 BMW 430i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 19V352000) for defective knee airbag modules that may fail to deploy in a crash. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the most common problem on the 2020 BMW 430i?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 20% of complaints, followed by equal shares for brakes, engine, and structure & body issues.
- How does the 2020 430i compare to other years?
- The 2020 430i has 5 complaints and a complaint index of 63, better than 2018 (100, Avoid) and 2019 (75, Avoid) but worse than 2021 (38) and 2022 (25).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 BMW 430i?
- EPA rates the 2020 430i at 26 mpg combined (22 city / 33 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $3,050.