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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.
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 corroding starter relay that can overheat, short circuit, and start a fire in the engine compartment.
A software fault in the body control module can prevent the doors from locking automatically while the vehicle is moving, which means a door could swing open in a crash. On the visibility and cabin safety side, the sunroof on certain Gran Coupe trims can close on its own without detecting whether a person's arm or head is in the opening, since the system does not confirm the key fob is present inside the vehicle before activating. There is also a software problem with the audio system: the receiver module may not generate the audible chime that reminds the driver to buckle their seatbelt, removing a prompt that could otherwise reduce injury risk in a crash.
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.