Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side and window airbags in your vehicle are designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, the weld joint in the airbag inflator can fail, causing it to leak or rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into the vehicle, putting you at risk of serious injury. If it leaks, the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash, also putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbags with new ones at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
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