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BMW 430I Engine problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 430I's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

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Engine recalls

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18V4650005,309 vehicles affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a...

Latest 430I engine complaints

2025 BMW 430ITransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

This is the third Check Engine, Drive train malfunction, Power Supply error messages popped up. Dealership replaced the battery at the first visit, replaced the starter at the second visit. Error messages appeared one week after the second visit to the dealership.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11739171
2025 BMW 430ITransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

1 week after the BMW dealer replaced the battery under the warranty (after the car was towed due to the power loss from drive train malfunction) Engine Check, Drive train malfunction, and Oil level measurement inactive signals popped up again.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11736382

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