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2024 BMW 430i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#9 most-complained of 9 430i years

The 2024 BMW 430i has 1 NHTSA complaint and a Complaint Index of 0, ranking best (9th of 9 model years) among 430i years with data. It carries 2 recalls, including one for a cylinder head cover that may crack and leak oil.

Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27.5
24 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2024 BMW 430i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (100%)

What owners report

  • Owners report waiting on a recall part for an electrical system campaign that was not yet available from the manufacturer.
  • One owner described the unrepaired recall as a safety hazard while waiting for parts.

2024 BMW 430i recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical System87,394 vehicles

    Electrical system:starter assembly

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 23V863000Dec 20, 2023Engine5 vehicles

    Engine

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 BMW 430i convertible vehicles. The cylinder head cover may develop cracks, resulting in oil leaking into engine compartment.

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2024 BMW 430i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
33.5 MPG
Combined
27.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,900
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.

2024 compared with other 430i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good258528
2023No verdict133227.5
2024No verdict01227.5
2025Avoid886130

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW 430i reliable?
NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2024 BMW 430i, giving it a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest (best) among all 9 model years with data.
Does the 2024 BMW 430i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the engine starter affecting several BMW models including the 2024 430i, and one for a cylinder head cover on 2024 430i convertibles that may crack and leak oil.
What is the top reported problem area for the 2024 BMW 430i?
The single complaint on file falls under the Electrical System category, making up 100% of reported issues for this year.
How does the 2024 430i compare to other model years?
The 2024 430i ranks 9th of 9 model years by complaint volume, meaning it has fewer reported problems than 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.