*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Engine
COMPONENT: Engine mounts (left and right hydraulic engine mounts). Both are still installed on the vehicle and are available for inspection on request. FAILURE DESCRIPTION: I began hearing a knocking noise from the engine bay whenever I accelerated. I first noticed it on approximately August 19, 2026. The noise occurred under acceleration only and was not present at idle. There were no warning lamps, dashboard messages, or check engine indicators at any point before or after the noise began, and none are present now. The knocking noise was the only symptom. CONFIRMED BY DEALER: Yes. I brought the vehicle to Long Beach BMW Service Center on August 29, 2026 at 31,990 miles. The technician…
Aug 19, 2026Electrical system
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 430I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair would be unavailable for six weeks. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Aug 10, 2026Electrical system
Recall issued January 2026. Letter mailed to me (owner) re: recall in March 2026. Now May 18, 2026 and still no notification as to when this recall will be remedied. Risk is stated as follows: vehicle may catch on fire while operating or also while parked when engine is not running. So instructed to park vehicle outside garage. Recall No 26V-056 Engine Starter BMW 430i year 2022. Purchased at Fields BMW Daytona.
May 18, 2026Engine
BMW Manufacturer Recall for fire hazad in starter for ths model first issued Oct 2025! NHTSA Recall Number26V056 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available as of May 1, 2026 My complaint is about the delay in a remedy from BMW - it's been more than 4 months!! This is not"timely"
Jan 1, 2026Power train
2022 BMW 430i xDrive Rear Differential leak and required complete replacement. My vehicle had less than 69,000 miles at the time and my mechanic stated that this was the second 2022 BMW that had to have a differential replaced. This issue was first confirmed by the BMW dealership December 2025 but my vehicle's warranty just expired (less than 500 miles over the warranty). The mechanic mentioned that it's highly unusual to need a differential replaced. They usually last the lifetime of the vehicle especially with my car being a 2022.
Dec 18, 2025Air bags
There are hundred of restraint system malfunctions in BMWs especially the 2020 to 2022. To a catastrophic hard impact collision to a fender bender could result in life altering injuries, paralysis, and death. I bought this vehicle to feel safe when driving. I am afraid to let me nineteen year old son drive it because if there is any kind of collision he or any passenger in the car would not be protected and this is covered by federal law. This needs to be recalled or I am going viral with what is going on and your agency is supposed to be number one to contact to make these automakers fix these. This is life or death.
Oct 6, 2025Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The rear vision camera deactivated itself when the park assist system is turned off. No image is provided to the driver. This makes it harder to see what is behind the vehicle when reversing and could lead to an accident. This can occur in the middle of a reversing event.
Jun 1, 2025Power train
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 430I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the transmission independently shifted into neutral. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred shortly after driving for several miles. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Feb 15, 2025 · 18,000 miles
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