Recall 24V288000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date
20240424
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Affected Vehicles
20 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Safety Consequence

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 BMW 228I
2014 BMW 320I
2014 BMW 328D
2014 BMW 328I
2014 BMW 335I
2014 BMW 428I
2014 BMW 435I
2014 BMW M235I
2014 BMW M3
2014 BMW M4
2015 BMW 228I
2015 BMW 320I
2015 BMW 328D
2015 BMW 328I
2015 BMW 335I
2015 BMW 428I
2015 BMW 435I
2015 BMW M235I
2015 BMW M3
2015 BMW M4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.