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BMW of North America, LLC: Air Bags:Side/Window:Head (2014 BMW 228I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 328I…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2025-12-17

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Company / brand
BMW of North America, LLC
Product
2014 BMW 228I; 2014 BMW 320I; 2014 BMW 328I; 2014 BMW 335I; 2014 BMW 428I; 2014 BMW 435I; 2014 BMW M235I; 2015 BMW 228I; 2015 BMW M235I
Reason / 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 (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 851
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.
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
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