Model year
2026 BMW 4 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 4 Series for 2026. Under the matched name 430I, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 430I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1), TIRES (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 27–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,050, 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 2026. 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 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 430I
25V643000 · Sep 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Complaints for 430I
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A 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 · Hybrid | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 430i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| M440i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| M440i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| M440i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| M440i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 430i Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| M440i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| M440i xDrive Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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