2018 BMW 430I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2018 BMW 430I, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Front driver seat , keep sliding when u hit on breaks on the left legs where seat controls are located the balance between right thigh and left thigh is not well measured so becomes increasingly uncomfortable when thicker person driving the car, could cause an accident and risky, Engine problem - so many coolant leak which has cost me over 6000 dollars to repair and yet Still leaking, when I switch to spot mode this coolant overheat and thrn Another leaking, switch to sports plus more coolant leak Second the seat belt holder, a system is design to hand over the seat belt when doors close the…”
NHTSA complaint #11627063, filed 2024-11“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 of inflation of lumbar.”
NHTSA complaint #11473196, filed 2022-07“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 backwards. No airbags deployed. The contact sustained neck injuries and the passenger sustained none. The contact was taken to the hospital where she stayed overnight and they confirmed the contact sustained ligament damage and required neck fusion surgery. A police report was made. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296651, filed 2020-01, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242694Aug 1, 2023?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10200234Jun 1, 2021Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- 10200233Jun 1, 2021Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment…
- 10198899May 1, 2021B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert…
- 10188945Feb 1, 2021SEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
- 10164006Jul 1, 2019LOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 33 16 dated August 2016.
- 10163045Jun 1, 2019CRACKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACKREST. Groaning/Cracking noises are heard from the front seat backrest when the vehicle is cornering.
- 10153640Jan 1, 2019FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SPORADIC MOVEMENT. Occasional stopping of seat adjustability movement in the driver and front passenger seats when occupied.
- 10153704Dec 1, 2018SEAT THIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY IS PROTRUDING. The upholstery may dislodge slightly from the thigh support base over time from repeated compression due to normal use.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 BMW 430I
14 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 BMW 430I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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