2018 Bmw 430I
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Bmw 430I has 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (46% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw 430i. the contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still, when she was informed that under her vehicle had caught fire. the contact stated a couple of by standers assisted her to try to extinguished the fire but the vehicle continued to catch on fire. the fire dep. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
48
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
22 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT UNDER HER VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED A COUPLE OF BY STANDERS ASSISTED HER TO TRY TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEP
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORANGE COUNTY BMW (101 MAHER LN, HARRIMAN, NY 10926, (845) 782-4269) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO B
- • Vehicle stalled on train track , on the highway, engine keep burning oil , when I press the gas it stalled and I have to press hard sometimes it moves sometimes it don’t
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT UNDER HER VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED A COUPLE OF BY STANDERS ASSISTED HER TO TRY TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
7 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACTS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED OUT OF PLACE AND FELL BAC
- • THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPLACED MECHANISM AND NEW PRODUCT IS WORSE. THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND HANGS AS WELL AS GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING INTERIOR.
- • Lumbar support automatically inflates without driver pushing button. This causes the driver to become distracted, uncomfortable and losing focus trying to deflate lumbar support while driving. Has not been inspected but I did ask dealer about this being an issue. No warning of any kind alerts driver
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACTS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED OUT OF PLACE AND FELL BAC”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE
- • I pulled out onto Southside Blvd. My brakes failed, my driver’s front of the car hit a Waste Management garbage truck right back tire and cut the sidewall of the tire. The engine was racing, the truck pulled off the road, and I had sudden unintended acceleration. I immediately turned into a strip ce
- • The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that there was an unknown liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a leak i
“WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE
- • I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I USED THE INTERNAL BUTTON TO OPEN THE TRUNK THEN OPENED MY DOOR AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE KEY WAS IN MY PURSE ON MY SHOULDER. I WAS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK TO GATHER MY BELONGINGS, AND THE CAR MADE A STEADY ALARM SOUND I HAD NEVER HEARD BEFORE
- • My vehicle erupted in a fire on 06/29/22. My vehicle had all of its services. It was shooting out random messages. Then ultimately completely lost power. My car filled with smoke and I seen flames coming from underneath the hood. It was fully engulfed in just minutes.
“WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
2 complaints- • CAR ACCELERATES WHILE BRAKING ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS - SO FAR I'VE HAD THE CAR 4 MONTHS AND IT HAS DONE THIS WITHOUT WARNING 5 TIMES, LUCKILY SO FAR HAVEN'T HIT ANYTHING. BROUGHT IT BACK TO BMW 2 TIMES AND THEY SAY THEY CAN FIND NO PROBLEMS. I AM NOW DRIVING AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND THERE IS
- • I pulled out onto Southside Blvd. My brakes failed, my driver’s front of the car hit a Waste Management garbage truck right back tire and cut the sidewall of the tire. The engine was racing, the truck pulled off the road, and I had sudden unintended acceleration. I immediately turned into a strip ce
“CAR ACCELERATES WHILE BRAKING ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS - SO FAR I'VE HAD THE CAR 4 MONTHS AND IT HAS DONE THIS WITHOUT WARNING 5 TIMES, LUCKILY SO FAR HAVEN'T HIT ANYTHING. BROUGHT IT BACK TO BMW 2 TIMES AND THEY SAY THEY CAN FIND NO PROBLEMS. I AM NOW DRIVING AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND THERE IS ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 48 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT UNDER HER VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED A COUPLE OF BY STANDERS ASSISTED HER TO TRY TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACTS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED OUT OF PLACE AND FELL BAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw 430I — Year Comparison
How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 7
- Segment avg
- 80
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