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2023 BMW

430i Coupe

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 430i: best and worst years
2023 BMW 430i Coupe (photo 1 of 3)
2023 photoJohannes MaximilianCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
255
Power to weight
0.065 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.81

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
3 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
  • POWER TRAIN33%
  • SEAT BELTS33%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 total.

BMW 430i: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

51 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 6, 2026ENGINEB010126

    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

  • May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB652025

    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

  • Apr 23, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYB510626

    While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area

  • Sep 17, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB512222

    Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.

  • Aug 20, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB410725

    While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.

  • Aug 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840525

    SITUATION After the telematics module (TCB4) has been replaced, the replacement part control unit is not accepted byISTA.

  • Apr 17, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB510725

    The trunk lid trim panel may partially comeloose/dangle (red arrows show the mostprevalent areas).

  • Apr 15, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB511223

    A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the frontbottom active air flap is obstructed or blocked.

  • and 43 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.