United StatesCertain 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 2014 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 are affected. BMW is recalling them because the head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, allowing gas to leak or the inflator to rupture, which can send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle or cause partial inflation. Dealers will replace the head air bags free of charge; owner letters were mailed February 12, 2026, and owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V871000
The hazard
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.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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