Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The head air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to protect your head and neck. However, in some 2014-2015 BMW models, the air bag inflator may not work properly due to a faulty weld.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures or leaks gas, sharp metal fragments could enter the vehicle and cause serious injury. Alternatively, the air bag might not inflate fully during a crash, leaving you without the protection it's meant to provide.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the head air bag with a new, safe one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving your recall notice, which was mailed on February 12, 2026.
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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.
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