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2021 BMW 430I Convertible Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 BMW 430I Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW 430I Convertible. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 BMW 430I Convertible. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
NHTSA #25V636000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 199,674 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 6, 2026
Defect description
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 circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
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