CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A programming error may cause the driver's front airbag to deploy at the wrong timing during a crash. This can increase the risk of injury to the driver if the vehicle is involved in a collision. The affected vehicles were built between October 22, 2014 and February 27, 2015, and do not meet the federal crash protection standard for occupant protection.
The air bag control module will be reprogrammed with corrected software by an authorized dealer. The repair is free of charge. Owners will be notified by BMW, and the recall began May 11, 2015. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 428i | 2015 |
|---|---|
| BMW 435i | 2015 |