Recall 25V871000: BMW of North America, LLC, air bags:side/window:head
Reported 2025-12-17 · vehicle recall · 851 units
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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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 228I | 2014 |
| BMW | 228I | 2015 |
| BMW | 320I | 2014 |
| BMW | 328I | 2014 |
| BMW | 335I | 2014 |
| BMW | 428I | 2014 |
| BMW | 435I | 2014 |
| BMW | M235I | 2014 |
| BMW | M235I | 2015 |
| Manufacturer campaign | — |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-02-12 |
Original record: NHTSA · JSON: /api/recall/25V871000.json · all recent recalls