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BMW 430IModel year report

2017 BMW 430I Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
57,700miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW 430I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 430I. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and electrical system (5). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 273 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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 assist. See attached copy of recall notice and service documents.”

NHTSA complaint #11489687, filed 2022-10

Other or unknown: “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, or next to her. No visible evidence of any road debris. It just exploded outward, and no clue as to why.”

NHTSA complaint #11319018, filed 2020-03, 34,100 miles

Electrical system: “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 down since purchasing the vehicle and it has been in the shop almost the entire 3 weeks I have owned it! The car was running and in park when the top was initially lowered and received the message the first time.”

NHTSA complaint #11383491, filed 2020-12, 49,997 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty, even though it had been refilled two weeks prior. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11682998, filed 2025-08, 123,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,997 and 73,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2531%25–5046%50–758%75–1008%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 57,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2019202020212022202320245202552026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 BMW 430I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
430i Convertible RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
430i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
430i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213325$3,300
430i Gran Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
430i xDrive Convertible AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150
430i xDrive Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233326$3,150
430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233326$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 BMW 430I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 273 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 273 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 430I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20256—1—30—Too new
2022818,0005—28—Not enough data
20211513,0006—29—Rising
2020576,2381—27—Not enough data
20192363,0003—27—Rising
20183654,3481—27Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172557,7002—27Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All BMW 430I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 BMW 430I have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 430I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 BMW 430I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.

Has the 2017 BMW 430I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 430I get?

The EPA rates the 2017 BMW 430I (430i Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 BMW 430I reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,700 miles and the middle half falls between 49,997 and 73,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.