Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 430i.
The 2025 BMW 430i pairs its turbocharged engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 35 highway, and 30 combined. Early reliability data for this model year shows only six owner complaints, concentrated in the electrical system and seats, along with a single recall, signaling a notably clean introduction for the 430i.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429886567. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11429886567 alt 11428575211 |
| Engine air filter | 13718580428 |
| Spark plug | 12125A523E0 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382885 alt 64119382886 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 187.8 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3920 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 35 / 30 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 430i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | xDrive Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Convertible (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2025 BMW 430i top in one area — the electrical system,seats, 1 of 6 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the electrical system,seats are also the target of recall 25V-202 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,seats pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were…
Showing 5 of 42 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B651426 | 2026-06-04 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes… |
| B652025 | 2026-05-05 | Electrical System | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID)… |
| B062826 | 2026-04-24 | Service Brakes | Brake Hose Return |
| B510626 | 2026-04-23 | Structure | While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | 2026-03-25 | Structure | There are body openings on the vehicle underbody, which are closed with paint plugs or… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.