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BMW 430IModel year report

2019 BMW 430I Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW 430I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW 430I. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and other or unknown (5). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “I purchased my vehicle October2023. May 23,2024, at 1:34 pm, my vehicle broke down due to a message on my dashboard stating “Drivetrain malfunction”. I was on the highway with no use of my gas pedal, which resulted in me rolling back all while being 5 months pregnant. June 18,2024, at 3:04pm ,my vehicle broke down again due to the same message that previously popped up “Drivetrain malfunction”. I was also on the highway with no use of my gas pedal all while pregnant. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605588, filed 2024-07

Air bags: “Seat occupancy sensor is sensing a fault. It says it is not working and the airbag is not on. The dealer is reluctant to repair it, because it's expensive. It's ucleat if the airbag will work.”

NHTSA complaint #11196971, filed 2019-04, 11,000 miles

Other or unknown: “My sunroof exploded while driving. There were no other vehicles on the roadway. The explosion was violent and loud. Luckily the violent explosion didn't cause me to crash. Bits of glass are still stuck in my skin. I can feel the glass but I can't see it.”

NHTSA complaint #11339294, filed 2020-07, 15,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Coolant Low message was displayed, prompting the contact to add coolant to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. 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 #11641817, filed 2025-02, 99,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,370 and 99,000 miles.

0%0–1038%10–2513%25–500%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 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.

2019202020222023520242025520265
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 2019 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 automatic243427$3,050
430i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243427$3,050
430i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213325$3,300
430i Gran Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243427$3,050
430i xDrive Convertible AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150
430i xDrive Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233327$3,050
430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233327$3,050

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 2019 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. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 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 2019 BMW 430I have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW 430I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 BMW 430I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 2019 BMW 430I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW 430I get?

The EPA rates the 2019 BMW 430I (430i Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 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 2019 BMW 430I reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,370 and 99,000 miles; 50% 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.