NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2014–2015 BMW 228I and 6 more recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
- Recall number
- 25V871000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 851
- Hazard tags
- Foreign material Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 228I | 2014–2015 |
| BMW | 320I | 2014 |
| BMW | 328I | 2014 |
| BMW | 335I | 2014 |
| BMW | 428I | 2014 |
| BMW | 435I | 2014 |
| BMW | M235I | 2014–2015 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
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.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V871000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.