CarRecallWatchThe 2017 BMW 430i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (9 reports).
2017 BMW 430i recalls
Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash
Certain 2017 BMW 430i, 440i and M4 vehicles, and 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles, have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Most common 2017 BMW 430i problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
Small drops of liquid from the crankcase ventilation system Are dripping onto the water pump's electrical plug connector which can be a electrical fire risk. Can cause false âlow coolantâ reading due to corroded wires but there is not loss of coolant
Plastic oil filter housing part cracked and leaked all my anti freeze out on I 95. This incident caused me to have my car towed 3 times to various dealer and shops for repair. Total cost of this repair was approximately 2K with parts and labor + 300. for towing. No warning from BMW - this could have caused myself and others great harm out there on 95 and if I had to drive farther to find a safe place to pull over it would have destroyed my engine.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty, even though it had been refilled two weeks prior. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.
The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with intrusion into the heat management module coolant. The contact was informed that the HMM (Heat Management Module) needed to be replaced. An unknown hose was replaced. The contact stated that since 2022, the vehicle had experienced three coolant failures. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V465000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the
2017 BMW 430i questions
Does the 2017 BMW 430i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW 430i: Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash; Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 430i?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (9), Unknown Or Other (6), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 BMW 430i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.