CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles from 2014, plus 2015 2 Series models, have head airbags whose inflators may fail at a weld joint. The inflator can leak gas or rupture.
A ruptured inflator can send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle, raising the risk of injury. A leaking inflator may only partially inflate the airbag during a crash, which also increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the head airbags free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 228i | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 2014 |
| BMW 328i | 2014 |
| BMW 335i | 2014 |
| BMW 428i | 2014 |
| BMW 435i | 2014 |
| BMW M235I | 20142015 |