2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,354 miles

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2018 BMW 430 Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 172024

430

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was driven to a local parking lot and then to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant pump failure. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the coolant pump was previously replaced and covered under an unknown recall repair a year prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #4

Dec 052024

430

  • 80,769 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started overheating with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact parked and left the vehicle at a local dealer. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in SIB: 17 01 21 (Service Action: Replace the Coolant Vent Line on the Cylinder Head) and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,769.

- Emmaus, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 222024

430

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the dealer was servicing the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact there were several coolant leaks found. The dealer advised the contact to regularly add coolant to the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Vehicle Engine Heating - Drive Moderately" and "Drivetrain Malfunction" were displayed. The contact noticed a significant amount of smoke coming from underneath the hood and there was smoke inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and exited the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a Collision Center, where it was inspected. The Collision Center informed the contact that the engine combusted and several parts under the hood had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- La Place, LA, USA

problem #2

Nov 152023

430

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant level warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, prompting the contact to refill the coolant reservoir. However, within two weeks, the failure reoccurred. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed an abnormally low coolant level. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the coolant was leaking from the reservoir hose. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Service Action: 17-01-21. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 192022

430

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the warning message "Pull Over Vehicle Will Shut Off" was suddenly displayed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant hose was faulty and caused damage to the water pump. The coolant hose and water pump were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

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