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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i 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.
- Risk
- 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 were mailed November 4, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint. The inflator can leak gas or rupture.
If the inflator leaks, the airbag may only partly inflate in a crash, raising the risk of injury. If it ruptures, sharp metal fragments can enter or exit the vehicle, which also increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the head airbags free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2024. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 228i | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 20142015 |
| BMW 328d | 20142015 |
| BMW 328i | 20142015 |
| BMW 335i | 20142015 |
| BMW 428i | 20142015 |
| BMW 435i | 20142015 |
| BMW M235I | 20142015 |
| BMW M3 | 20142015 |
| BMW M4 | 20142015 |