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2022 BMW 430i reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 BMW 430i has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 430i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Starter, Relay, and Seat belts.

2017 BMW 430i
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Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

5

Years on the road

5

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 430i has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 BMW 430i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall electrical system, starter 2026-01-30 · NHTSA campaign 26V056000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Remedy Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Recall electrical system, starter, relay 2025-09-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V636000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Recall Seat belts 2023-08-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V584000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall electrical system, body control module, software 2023-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V118000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Remedy Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall visibility, sunroof 2022-04-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V267000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
430i convertible 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2850
430i Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2850
430i Gran Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2850
430i xDrive convertible 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 23 33 27 MPG $2950
430i xDrive Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 23 33 27 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

G22/G23/G26 4 Series, 2021–present
Body styles Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
Oil 0W-20 , 6.1 qt capacity
Tire size 225/40R19, 225/45R18, 255/35R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 25V-636 recalls certain 2021–2022 BMW 430i and 430i Convertible vehicles (with 2022 230i, Z4, 330i, 530i, X3, X4, and Toyota Supra among others) because the engine starter relay may corrode, overheat, and short-circuit, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy; dealers replace the engine starter free of charge. About 196,355 units are listed across all named models in the campaign acknowledgment.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW 430i reliable?

The 2022 BMW 430i has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 430i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Starter, Relay, and Seat belts.

Is the 2022 BMW 430i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 430i has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 BMW 430i been recalled?

The 2022 BMW 430i has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW 430i?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 BMW 430i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 BMW 430i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 BMW 430i is 27.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW 430i use?

0W-20 With filter, about 6.1 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 430i?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/40R19, 225/45R18, 255/35R19 (trim-dependent) and rear 225/40R19, 225/45R18, 255/35R19 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 430i?

NHTSA campaign 25V-636 recalls certain 2021–2022 BMW 430i and 430i Convertible vehicles (with 2022 230i, Z4, 330i, 530i, X3, X4, and Toyota Supra among others) because the engine starter relay may corrode, overheat, and short-circuit, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy; dealers replace the engine starter free of charge. About 196,355 units are listed across all named models in the campaign acknowledgment.