BMW recalls 2014–2015 2 Series, 2014 3 Series and 4 Series cars over head air bag inflators that may fail
The head air bag inflator can fail at a weld joint and either leak gas, so the bag may only partly inflate in a crash, or rupture and throw sharp metal fragments, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the head air bags free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW 228i, M235i, 328i and 4 more 2014–2015
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 851 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 12, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 17, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V871000
- Model years: 2014–2015
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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