2015 Bmw 228i | 2015 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 328i | 2014 Bmw 320i | 2014 Bmw 335i | 2014 Bmw 228i | 2014 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 435i | 2014 Bmw 428i — Air bags: side/window: head
Published December 17, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 17, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V871000, published December 17, 2025. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Bmw 228i | 2015 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 328i | 2014 Bmw 320i | 2014 Bmw 335i | 2014 Bmw 228i | 2014 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 435i | 2014 Bmw 428i — Air bags: side/window: head.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 228I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 BMW 228I | 2015 BMW M235I | 2014 BMW 328I | 2014 BMW 320I | 2014 BMW 335I | 2014 BMW 228I | 2014 BMW M235I | 2014 BMW 435I | 2014 BMW 428I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Bmw 228i | 2015 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 328i | 2014 Bmw 320i | 2014 Bmw 335i | 2014 Bmw 228i | 2014 Bmw M235i | 2014 Bmw 435i | 2014 Bmw 428i — Air bags: side/window: head recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V871000 on December 17, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 228I.