2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 17, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's 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.
- 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.
- Who's affected
851 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 335I, 2014 BMW 428I and 1 more model.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
20 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 25, 2024 2023-2024 BMW 228I, 2023-2024 BMW 228I Xdrive, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 recall: Loose Front Body Structure Bolts (agency record)
- Aug. 13, 2024 2012-2016 BMW 328I, 2012-2016 BMW 328XI, 2012-2016 BMW 528I and 9 more models recall: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit (agency record)
- July 11, 2024 2014-2015 BMW 320I, 2014-2015 BMW 328I, 2014-2015 BMW 335I and 13 more models recall: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode (agency record)
- July 3, 2024 2006-2012 BMW 325XI, 2006-2012 BMW 328I, 2006-2012 BMW 328XI and 7 more models recall: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode (agency record)
- April 24, 2024 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW 320I, 2014-2015 BMW 328D and 7 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW 228I 2014-2015
- BMW 320I 2014
- BMW 328I 2014
- BMW 335I 2014
- BMW 428I 2014
- BMW 435I 2014
- BMW M235I 2014-2015
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V871000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 17, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 851 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record