BMW SIB 51 33 16 (the federal safety agency ID 10200233) Manufacturer defect resulting in water slowly backing up into trunk and other parts of car until it completely fills side panels, floor of car, ect. There is no indication this is occurring. There is no warning given by BMW dealer or manufacturer that this may become a problem resulting in costly repairs but more importantly health issues. Stagnant water not visible causes mold in the trunk and cabin and as well as behind hard surfaces. Stagnant water increases the humidity in cabin that begins the corrosion of all electrical components in car which can become dangerous. Failure of digital display including speed, gearshift and all safety warnings without warning to driver.
The worst 2020 BMW 430I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Air bags: knee bolster
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
- Risk
- An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V352000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 BMW 430I 78
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the...
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or...
- If the manual electronic engine oil level measurement aborts or is inoperative and the vehicles I-level is...
- The engine oil pump assembly coveragefor the issue described in the Service Information Bulletin that...
- Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote...
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area...
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from...
2020 BMW 430I fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 21-23 | 33-34 | 25-27 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 21-22 | 31-32 | 24-26 |
What 2020 BMW 430I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on highway 880 today around 12:52pm, my moon roof exploded. I did not see any object land on me. I researched online and recall has been done on my moonroof same model previously. I suspect my moonroof was defective.
I owned a 2020 BMW 430i (VIN: [XXX] ) manufactured in March 2019 at the Regensburg plant. This vehicle matches the exact criteria of the federal safety agency Recall 19V‑352 for defective knee airbags that may fail to deploy in an accident. I was involved in a serious crash on [XXX], and the airbags did not deploy. Despite this, my VIN is not showing as included in the recall. I am submitting this as a potential VIN exclusion error that may have resulted in harm and needs urgent investigation. I have documentation of the vehicle's production date, model match, and accident details. I also suffered significant psychological trauma as a result of this failure, which escalated due to the lack of explanation at the time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low coolant warning light was illuminated, and the message "Engine Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was parked at the place of employment. The coolant level was checked an hour later by the contact’s husband, and the coolant level was low. The contact stated that her husband added coolant to the reservoir and observed coolant leaking underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated that later in the day, while driving at an undisclosed speed and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the location of the leak was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,475.
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430i. The contact stated while his wife was driving below 10 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle and then had the vehicle towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake booster replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
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Questions about the 2020 BMW 430I
Is the 2020 BMW 430I reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 BMW 430I, fewer than a typical 430I model year.
What is the 2020 BMW 430I year score?
The 2020 BMW 430I scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 430I: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW 430I?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 430I have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2020 BMW 430I airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V352000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2020 BMW 430I get?
Official estimates for the 2020 BMW 430I range from 24 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21-23 city and 33-34 highway.
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