2020 BMW 430I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 BMW 430I, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 BMW 430I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Knee bolster (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW 430I have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,238 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“BMW SIB 51 33 16 (NHTSA ID 10200233) Manufacturer defect resulting in water slowly backing up into trunk and other parts of car until it completely fills side panels, floor of car, ect. There is no in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2026 · Structure
“While driving on highway 880 today around 12:52pm, my moon roof exploded. I did not see any object land on me. I researched online and recall has been done on my moonroof same model previously. I susp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2026 · Unknown or other
Compare BMW 430I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 430I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 430I | 2 | 25 |
| 2018 BMW 430I | 1 | 36 |
| 2019 BMW 430I | 3 | 21 |
| 2020 BMW 430I | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 BMW 430I | 6 | 15 |
| 2022 BMW 430I | 5 | 8 |
| 2023 BMW 430I | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 BMW 430I | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 430I | 1 | 6 |
| 2026 BMW 430I | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2020 BMW 430I
How do I know if my 2020 BMW 430I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 BMW 430I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V352000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.