Model year
2021 BMW 4 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 4 Series for 2021. Under the matched names 430I and 430I CONVERTIBLE, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 15 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints for 430I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), ENGINE (3), SEAT BELTS (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,150, 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 2021. 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 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| 430I CONVERTIBLE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 430I
26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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…
25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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…
23V584000 · Aug 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS
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…
21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i,…
21V176000 · Mar 15, 2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
21V096000 · Feb 19, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i…
Complaints for 430I
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 | — |
| Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Convertible 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 Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 430i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| M440i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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