The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 228i | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 320i | 2014 |
| BMW 328i | 2014 |
| BMW 335i | 2014 |
| BMW 428i | 2014 |
| BMW 435i | 2014 |
| BMW M235I | 2014, 2015 |
Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
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 228i | 2014 | 7 | 4 |
| BMW 228i | 2015 | 17 | 3 |
| BMW 320i | 2014 | 53 | 7 |
| BMW 328i | 2014 | 152 | 8 |
| BMW 335i | 2014 | 20 | 5 |
| BMW 428i | 2014 | 36 | 6 |
| BMW 435i | 2014 | 23 | 4 |
| BMW M235I | 2014 | 5 | 3 |
| BMW M235I | 2015 | 5 | 2 |
Other air bags recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the air bags; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 25V882000 18 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V856000 11 Dec 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V855000 10 Dec 2025 | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| 25V854000 10 Dec 2025 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 25V837000 4 Dec 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 25V824000 1 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V809000 20 Nov 2025 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 25V769000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025