NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
87,394 vehicles affected
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 BMW 430i.
28 mpg combined
8.4 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2022 BMW 430i has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the engine starter system, where a corroding relay can overheat and short circuit.
Two separate filings cover this starter relay fire risk, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue across all affected vehicles. On the visibility and access side, the sunroof can close on its own without the key fob present inside the vehicle, raising the risk of injury to anyone in the opening. A software issue in the body control module can prevent the doors from locking while the vehicle is moving, which means a door may open in a crash. There is also an audio software defect where the seatbelt reminder chime can fail to sound, leaving the driver without an audible prompt to buckle up.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The receiver audio module software may fail to produce audible seat belt warning alerts to the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A replacement electronic control unit may have been installed with incorrect programming, preventing the automatic door locking function from locking doors as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ECU software at no charge to restore proper automatic door locking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit at no cost to restore proper sunroof operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.