BMW 430I 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

22
Complaints
3
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

22 Complaints 3 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

3 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V352000 SAFETY RECALL
5.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jul 8, 2019
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V533000 SAFETY RECALL
3 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

Potential Risk:
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V465000 SAFETY RECALL
5.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Sep 6, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018

Consumer Complaints

22 Complaints
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11196971 Other
Apr 17, 2019
Defect Description:

SEATS

Potential Consequences:

SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS SENSING A FAULT. IT SAYS IT IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ON. THE DEALER IS RELUCTANT TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE IT'S EXPENSIVE. IT'S UCLEAT IF THE AIRBAG WILL WORK.

Corrective Action:

SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS SENSING A FAULT. IT SAYS IT IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ON. THE DEALER IS RELUCTANT TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE IT'S EXPENSIVE. IT'S UCLEAT IF THE AIRBAG WILL WORK.

Additional Notes:

SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS SENSING A FAULT. IT SAYS IT IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ON. THE DEALER IS RELUCTANT TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE IT'S EXPENSIVE. IT'S UCLEAT IF THE AIRBAG WILL WORK.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11196971
Notice Date: Apr 17, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11183709 Other
Mar 2, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

TAKATA RECALL

Corrective Action:

TAKATA RECALL

Additional Notes:

TAKATA RECALL

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11183709
Notice Date: Mar 2, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2019
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