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2017 Bmw 430I

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Bmw 430I has 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (39% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw 430i. the contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle would overheat. the contact also stated that the transmission skipped gears while driving. the vehicle was taken to hendrick bmw (6950.

1 crash report 1 injury

36

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

14 complaints
39%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950
  • • Hi There, I recently received a recall notice for cylinder head ventilation line to be replaced in my BMW 430I 2017. Although, This part was replaced by BMW Riverside and I paid $1400 for this part BMW Riverside in March 2021. I contact BMW customer service for refund but they refused. Please as
  • • I have a BMW 430i Gran Coupe, there was a system coolant leak and now they are saying the entire system needs to be replaced because the plastic cracked and eroded from wear and tear. I began checking and found that over 1 million BMW vehicles were recalled for coolant system problems. My car seem
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints
17%
  • • FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RE
  • • MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2017 BMW 430I WITH OUR INFANT SON IN THE BACK SEAT. SHE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLASS SUNROOF TO SHATTER. THE SUNROOF WAS NOT OPEN, THE HEAT WAS NOT ON, AND THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT/BEHIND, O
  • • AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR D
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints
11%
  • • AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR D
  • • The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, after activating the A/C unit, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vents, and the A/C unit failed to blow cold. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagno
  • • The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. T
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

3 complaints
8%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK A
  • • The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message indicating a seat occupancy failure was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt chime reminder was audible even though ther
  • • The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

3 complaints
8%
  • • Tire warning system came on and found that front drivers side had no air in it, since it's a run flat tire I was able to drive slowly for just a few miles to home. After filling the tire with air I found that the sidewall was leaking excessively. No visible hole but a bulge in the outer layer caus
  • • Tire warning system came on and found that front drivers side had no air in it, since it's a run flat tire I was able to drive slowly for just a few miles to home. After filling the tire with air I found that the sidewall was leaking excessively. No visible hole but a bulge in the outer layer caus
  • • Tire warning system came on and found that front drivers side had no air in it, since it's a run flat tire I was able to drive slowly for just a few miles to home. After filling the tire with air I found that the sidewall was leaking excessively. No visible hole but a bulge in the outer layer caus
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Tire warning system came on and found that front drivers side had no air in it, since it's a run flat tire I was able to drive slowly for just a few miles to home. After filling the tire with air I found that the sidewall was leaking excessively. No visible hole but a bulge in the outer layer caus”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
TIRES(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 36 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR D

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw 430I — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2025
14Excellent Reliability
2022
6Excellent Reliability
2021
15Excellent Reliability
2020
5Excellent Reliability
2019
31Above Average
2018
48Average
2017
36Above Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
36
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
80

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