Recall 25V871000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

Report Date
20251217
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i 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 are expected to be mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

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

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