2021 BMW 430i Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2021 BMW 430i takes in two bodies, a two-door convertible and a two-door coupe, listed in Base and Coupe trims, with one engine underneath both: a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four of 122 cubic inches with double overhead camshafts on gasoline. Coverage runs from engine mechanical work through the transmission and driveline to the chassis, then into the body, where the convertible's roof hardware and the coupe's fixed structure part company.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door convertible
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Coupe
Known issues on the 2021 430i. Six recalls sit on the federal record for this year. One concerns a seat belt retractor that may not work as intended in a crash, leaving an occupant less restrained than the belt is meant to keep them. Another covers a head-thorax air bag that can fail to deploy properly in a side impact. A third involves an engine starter that may overheat and catch fire as an internal component wears. Restraint diagnostics, air bag circuit testing and the starting-system wiring and procedures in this manual bear directly on all three.
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. T
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is compl
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competitio
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injur
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 x
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view c
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if neces
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receive
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the ris
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory
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.
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.
Excessive condensation in one or both headlights.
The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off thecoolant pump and alternator.
Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betw
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the reci
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3.
Showing the 8 most recent of 135 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The recall was issued more than 8 months ago but the remedy is still not yet available, which is very concerning as the problem may cause the event of fire even when the vehicle is parked. Issued SE
The engine Unknown The problem was confirmed by BMW as they sent me a notice. Unknown Unknown
I received a recall notice dated 9/23/2025. The recall is listed as URGENT safety issue that could cause a fire. The notice instructs not to drive the car or park in garage. It has been over 6 mont
Showing the 3 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
