2023 BMW 430i Delivery Stop: Electric Drive Unit Bearing Noise
BMW has issued a delivery stop, effective December 1, 2022, for certain 2023 BMW 430i, i4, and i7 vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the front electric drive unit bearing could cause noise while driving. Affected vehicles were produced between October 5 and November 10, 2022.
Also applies to
- BMW 740i
- 2023
- BMW 760i
- 2023
- BMW i4
- 2022–2023
- BMW i7
- 2023
BMW has issued a significant manufacturer communication, identified as NHTSA ID 10236220, in the form of a Delivery Stop for certain new vehicles, including the 2023 BMW 430i. This action, effective December 1, 2022, prevents the delivery of affected vehicles to customers until a specific issue is addressed.
Why this Delivery Stop was issued
The Delivery Stop was initiated due to a manufacturing defect identified in certain vehicles. Specifically for Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles produced between October 5, 2022, and November 10, 2022, a bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail. This defect has the potential to result in a "noise while driving."
The Issue: Front Electric Drive Unit Bearing
For the affected BMW i4 and i7 models, the core problem is a manufacturing defect within a bearing located in the front electric drive unit. This defect could lead to premature failure of the bearing, manifesting as an audible "noise while driving." While the specific impact on other linked models like the 2023 BMW 430i is not detailed in the summary, the overall manufacturer communication indicates a necessary hold on deliveries.
Important Warnings
A Delivery Stop means that affected vehicles cannot be delivered to customers until the necessary inspections or repairs are completed. This measure ensures that potential issues are resolved before the vehicle reaches the owner, preventing future problems and ensuring safety and performance.
Next Steps for Owners
If you have ordered a new 2022-2023 BMW i4, i7, 430i, 740i, or 760i and are awaiting delivery, it is advisable to contact your BMW dealership. They can provide the most current information regarding the status of your specific vehicle and confirm if it is subject to this Delivery Stop or the 2023 BMW 430i manufacturer_communication. If you already own one of these models and experience unusual "noise while driving," particularly from the front of the vehicle, you should also contact your dealer for diagnosis.
Source: NHTSA ID 10236220
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 2023 BMW 430i manufacturer_communication about?
- BMW has issued a Delivery Stop, identified by NHTSA ID 10236220, for certain 2022-2023 BMW models, including the 2023 BMW 430i. This action prevents the delivery of new vehicles due to a manufacturing defect requiring attention.
- Which BMW models are affected by this Delivery Stop?
- The Delivery Stop affects various models, including the 2023 BMW 430i, 2023 BMW i7, 2023 BMW 740i, 2023 BMW 760i, 2023 BMW i4, and 2022 BMW i4. Specific production dates for the i4 and i7 are between October 5, 2022, and November 10, 2022.
- What is the specific issue causing the Delivery Stop for some models?
- For Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles, the Delivery Stop is due to a manufacturing defect in a bearing within the front electric drive unit. This defect could lead to the bearing failing and causing a "noise while driving."
- What should I do if I am awaiting delivery of an affected BMW vehicle?
- If you have ordered a new 2022-2023 BMW model listed as affected, you should contact your BMW dealership. They can provide the most current information regarding the status of your vehicle and confirm if it is subject to this Delivery Stop.
What BMW 430i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 10 model years.
- 127
- Owner complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 509
- Service bulletins
- 11
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 11
- Injuries reported
The 2023 model year
3 complaints, the 8th most of 10 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Power Train, the system this article covers, accounts for 13 of 127 complaints (10%), including 1 for 2023.
Complaints by model year
| 2017 | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 | |
| 2019 | 24 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 15 | |
| 2022 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 2 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 38
- Electrical System — 27
- Engine And Engine Cooling — 17
- Air Bags — 14
- Power Train — 13
Latest recalls for the 2023 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 23V118000 — Electrical System (Feb 2023)
Recent owner reports about power train
Read owner complaints →We were driving the vehicle on a vacation, and am error came on that the gear was malfunction and parking will disable vehicle. At this fine, we kept trying to clear the message to be able to view navigation, and error message kept coming back making it…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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