Model year
2020 BMW 4 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 4 Series for 2020. Under the matched names 430I and 440I, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 430I are AIR BAGS (1), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,900, 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 2020. 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 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 440I | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 430I
19V352000 · May 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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…
Complaints for 430I
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Gran 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran 4 DR 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 |
| 440i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 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 | 21 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 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 | 21 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 440i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 440i Coupe · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 BMW 4 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.