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2018 BMW 430I Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
22%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
66,690miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 BMW 430I, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,690 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the dealer was servicing the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact there were several coolant leaks found. The dealer advised the contact to regularly add coolant to the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages Vehicle Engine Heating - Drive Moderately and Drivetrain Malfunction were displayed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11616045, filed 2024-09, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine service, and the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,690.”

NHTSA complaint #11680742, filed 2025-08, 66,690 miles

“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 in the water pump and that the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling; Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649102, filed 2025-03, 74,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the warning message Pull Over Vehicle Will Shut Off was suddenly displayed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant hose was faulty and caused damage to the water pump. The coolant hose and water pump were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11485700, filed 2022-09, 49,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant level warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, prompting the contact to refill the coolant reservoir. However, within two weeks, the failure reoccurred. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed an abnormally low coolant level. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the coolant was leaking from the reservoir hose. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558749, filed 2023-12, 57,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020120%
2019313%
2018822%
2017520%

Other parts of the 2018 BMW 430I

Engine
14 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 BMW 430I

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.

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