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2017 BMW 430I vs 2018 BMW 430I

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 BMW 430I2018 BMW 430I
NHTSA complaints2436
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)272192
Investigations11
Crash reports14
Fire reports02
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)25–2725–27
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 430IBMW 430I
Engine914
Engine and Engine Cooling58
Electrical System45
Seat Belts24
Air Bags32
Power Train22
Fuel/propulsion System12
Seats03

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating810

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.