Model year
2017 BMW 4 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 4 Series for 2017. Under the matched names 430I and 440I, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 30 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 430I are ENGINE (9), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 69 complaints
- 2015 95 complaints
- 2016 56 complaints
- 2017 30 complaints
- 2018 43 complaints
- 2019 27 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 15 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 7 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2017. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430I | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| 440I | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Recalls for 430I
17V115000 · Feb 23, 2017
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper…
Complaints for 430I
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 430I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 430i Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 430i Coupe · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 33 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 430i Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 440i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 440i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 440i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 440i Coupe · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
3 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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