BMW 430I Recalls

The BMW 430I has 6 recalls spanning 2017 through 2026, with the most serious being a loose positive battery cable on 2026 models that can stall the engine and cause a fire in the power distribution box. The 2025 model year has a related electrical issue where the connection between the starter-generator and the battery can work loose, potentially stalling the engine or overheating the wiring to the point of fire. On 2021-2024 models, the starter-generator wiring can also overheat and cause a fire. The 2024 convertible has a separate engine concern: the cylinder head cover can develop cracks and leak oil onto hot engine or exhaust surfaces, which can ignite. Stepping back to 2019, three specific vehicles (a 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, a 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, and a 430i xDrive Convertible) were recalled because the front passenger airbag inflator was incorrectly manufactured and may not deploy properly in a crash. On 2017 models, the seat-mounted side airbag inflator initiators can fail to ignite during a crash, leaving occupants without side airbag protection.