CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW 435i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2015 BMW 435i recalls
Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Driver airbag may deploy at wrong timing in crash
A programming error may cause the driver's front airbag to deploy at the wrong timing during a crash.
Most common 2015 BMW 435i problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
Following front brake service, a 2015 BMW 435xi developed two distinct braking anomalies: aggressive unintended brake application during highway driving in wet conditions with cruise control engaged, and low-speed dragging and abrupt grabbing just before coming to a complete stop. The technical symptoms strongly suggest a malfunction in the Dynamic Stability Control brake-drying routine or an issue with caliper return functionality and sticking brake pads.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2015 BMW 435xi (N55 engine, ~79,000 miles) that suffered a sudden and complete engine failure due to the oil pump drive chain. While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced an instant loss of oil pressure and engine seizure without any warning lights or prior symptoms. I barely managed to steer the car to the shoulder and avoid being struck by surrounding traffic. This was a serious safety hazard, as the loss of power and steering control occurred in active highway conditions. Inspection revealed a catastrophic internal failure of the oil pump drive chain. This is not related to neglect, lack of maintenance, or external damageâthe vehi
I own a 2015 BMW 435i from Checkered Flag (Jaguar) in about 2017. The car is currently experiencing a fuel pump failure of exactly the type that is described here: [XXX] . Your VIN lookup does not show my car is covered by the recall, even though my car is exactly the make and model described in the recall notice. Moreover, the defect my car is experiencing is exactly the defect described in the recall notice. It makes little sense that some cars of this make and model would have a fuel pump problem but not others; it is far more likely the fuel pumps are common to all cares of this make and model and somehow my VIN was left off the recall list. Iâd like to ask you to look further
DOORS LOCKS HAVE A DOUBLE PULL FEATURE WHERE THE FIRST PULL WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR AND THE SECOND PULL WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE FIRST PULL WILL OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. THE FAILURE PERMANENTLY PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM OPENING UNLESS THE OPERATOR PRESSES THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON, LOCATED ON THE CENTER DASH, MULTIPLE TIMES.
INTERMITTENTLY UNABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHEN PULLING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED, DUE TO THE BOWDEN CABLE BECOMING TWISTED YOU ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE CENTER UNLOCK BUTTON. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR THE BATTERY BEING DEAD YOU'D HAVE TO USE THE PASSENGER DOOR. THERE WAS A TSA FROM BMW ON THIS ISSUE FOR A LIMITED SET OF VEHICLE, SEE BELOW, THAT I FEEL NEED TO BE EXPANDED TO A RECALL REGARDING THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE IT APPEARS TO EFFECT MORE VEHICLES THEN ARE LISTED IN THE TSB. TSB 51 26 15, DATED SEP 1, 2015 DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM WHEN THE BOWDEN CABLE MALFUNCTIONS IN COLD WEATHER. REROUTING OF TH
2015 BMW 435i questions
Does the 2015 BMW 435i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW 435i: Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning; Driver airbag may deploy at wrong timing in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 435i?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Air Bags (2), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW 435i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.