2020 BMW 430i recalls
Reported May 9, 2019 · 5,079 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
2020 BMW 430i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2020 BMW 430i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · reported Jun 9, 2026
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 indication this is occurring. There is no warning given by BMW dealer or manufacturer that this may become a problem resulting in costly repairs but more importantly health issues. Stagnant water not visible causes mold in the trunk and cabin and as well as behind hard surfaces. Stagnant water increases the humidity in cabin that begins the corrosion of all electrical components in car which can…
Unknown or Other · reported Feb 5, 2026
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 suspect my moonroof was defective.
Air Bags · reported Jul 28, 2025
I owned a 2020 BMW 430i (VIN: [XXX] ) manufactured in March 2019 at the Regensburg plant. This vehicle matches the exact criteria of NHTSA Recall 19V-352 for defective knee airbags that may fail to deploy in an accident. I was involved in a serious crash on [XXX], and the airbags did not deploy. Despite this, my VIN is not showing as included in the recall. I am submitting this as a potential VIN exclusion error that may have resulted in harm and needs urgent investigation. I have documentation of the vehicle's production date, model match, and accident details. I also suffered significant…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 66,475 miles · reported Apr 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low coolant warning light was illuminated, and the message "Engine Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was parked at the place of employment. The coolant level was checked an hour later by the contactâs husband, and the coolant level was low. The contact stated that her husband added coolant to the reservoir and observed coolant leaking underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated that later in the day, while driving at an undisclosed speed and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Service Brakes · at 86,000 miles · reported Jan 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430i. The contact stated while his wife was driving below 10 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle and then had the vehicle towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake booster replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 BMW 430i have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 BMW 430i: 19V-352 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW 430i?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.