The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 328d | 2014 |
| BMW 328i | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 335i | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 428i | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 435i | 2014 |
| BMW 528i | 2014 |
| BMW 535d | 2014 |
| BMW 535i | 2014 |
| BMW 550i | 2014 |
| BMW 640i | 2015 |
| BMW 650i | 2015 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 5 | 2014 |
| BMW M4 | 2014 |
| BMW X3 | 2013, 2014 |
| BMW X5 | 2014 |
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 2014 | 53 | 7 |
| BMW 320i | 2015 | 34 | 3 |
| BMW 328d | 2014 | 153 | 7 |
| BMW 328i | 2014 | 152 | 8 |
| BMW 328i | 2015 | 125 | 4 |
| BMW 335i | 2014 | 20 | 5 |
| BMW 335i | 2015 | 10 | 3 |
| BMW 428i | 2014 | 36 | 6 |
| BMW 428i | 2015 | 78 | 5 |
| BMW 435i | 2014 | 23 | 4 |
| BMW 528i | 2014 | 57 | 3 |
| BMW 535d | 2014 | 58 | 4 |
| BMW 535i | 2014 | 30 | 2 |
| BMW 550i | 2014 | 6 | 2 |
| BMW 640i | 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| BMW 650i | 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 5 | 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| BMW M4 | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| BMW X3 | 2013 | 226 | 7 |
| BMW X3 | 2014 | 86 | 6 |
| BMW X5 | 2014 | 99 | 8 |
Other air bags recalls in 2024
45 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the air bags; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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| 24V938000 18 Dec 2024 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 24V933000 17 Dec 2024 | VinFast Auto, LLC |
| 24V910000 5 Dec 2024 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 24V897000 27 Nov 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V891000 25 Nov 2024 | Pagani S.p.A |
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