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2014 BMW 2 Series · 4 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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24V608000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
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15V189000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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25V871000
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
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24V288000
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that keeps your engine cool. It's connected to an electrical system that's vulnerable to water damage, which could cause a short circuit in your 2012-2018 BMW.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical connector gets wet, it could fail, leading to a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and electrical connector, replace them if needed, and add a protective shield to prevent future damage – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the pump's metal components may not have been properly plated, which could lead to premature wear and failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your car could stall without warning while you're driving, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification with the repair schedule, and it's essential to take care of this fix as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The head air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that protects you in a side or front crash. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the air bag's inflator might not deploy correctly, which could lead to a failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator fails, it could rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and putting you at risk of serious injury. Alternatively, an inflator leak could also cause the air bag to not fully deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bag with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is necessary to ensure your safety, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The side and window airbags in your BMW protect you from injury in the event of a side collision. In certain 2014-2015 models, the weld that holds these airbags in place could be weak and cause the airbag to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments could fly into the vehicle and injure you or your passengers. Alternatively, the airbag might not inflate properly in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the head airbags with new, safer ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2014 BMW 2 Series?
The 2014 BMW 2 Series has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2014 BMW 2 Series have?
The 2014 BMW 2 Series has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2014 BMW 2 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series? (Campaign #24V608000)
The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that keeps your engine cool. It's connected to an electrical system that's vulnerable to water damage, which could cause a short circuit in your 2012-2018 BMW. If the electrical connector gets wet, it could fail, leading to a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and electrical connector, replace them if needed, and add a protective shield to prevent future damage – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series? (Campaign #15V189000)
The fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the pump's metal components may not have been properly plated, which could lead to premature wear and failure. If the fuel pump fails, your car could stall without warning while you're driving, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification with the repair schedule, and it's essential to take care of this fix as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series? (Campaign #25V871000)
The head air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that protects you in a side or front crash. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the air bag's inflator might not deploy correctly, which could lead to a failure. If the inflator fails, it could rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and putting you at risk of serious injury. Alternatively, an inflator leak could also cause the air bag to not fully deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bag with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is necessary to ensure your safety, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall for the 2014 BMW 2 Series? (Campaign #24V288000)
The side and window airbags in your BMW protect you from injury in the event of a side collision. In certain 2014-2015 models, the weld that holds these airbags in place could be weak and cause the airbag to fail. If the airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments could fly into the vehicle and injure you or your passengers. Alternatively, the airbag might not inflate properly in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death. Your BMW dealer will replace the head airbags with new, safer ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.