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2015 BMW 320i

3 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V527000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is the part that deploys to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator in certain models could be defective, making it prone to exploding during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into the driver or passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's air bag with a safe and reliable one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #24V288000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side and window airbags in your vehicle are designed to deploy during a side collision to protect you from injury. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the airbag inflator can fail, causing a gas leak or a rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into the vehicle and hurt you. In a crash, an inflator leak could also cause the airbag to inflate partially or not at all, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbags with new, safer ones — free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #15V520000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's side marker lights help make it visible to other drivers at night. However, in certain 2012-2015 BMW models, a software glitch can turn these lights off when your parking lights or headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights don't work, your vehicle may be harder to see at night, which increases the risk of a crash with other vehicles.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle to fix the issue, and this repair is free for you. They'll do it as soon as you schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 320i Years

2014
7 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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