Bmw recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 228I 2014–2015
- Bmw 320I 2014
- Bmw 328I 2014
- Bmw 335I 2014
- Bmw 428I 2014
- Bmw 435I 2014
- Bmw M235I 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V871000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 851
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Head
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini recall: Structure Sep 25, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 20, 2022
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.