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2015 BMW 335i

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 side air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate quickly in the event of a crash. However, in some 2013-2015 models, a manufacturing defect could cause the air bag to malfunction and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator fails during a crash, it could rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, increasing the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive your 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 air bags in your vehicle are designed to inflate in the event of a crash to protect you and your passengers. In some 2014-2015 BMW models, the weld joint in the air bag inflator could fail, causing a leak or rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures, it could shoot metal fragments into the vehicle, putting you and your passengers at risk of serious injury. If it leaks gas, the air bag might not inflate properly during a crash, which could also lead to injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bags with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice you received on November 4, 2024.
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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
The side marker lights on your vehicle help make you visible to other drivers, especially at night. In some 2012-2015 BMW models, these lights might not turn on when the 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 could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your lights, free of charge. This should only take a few minutes, and it's essential to schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 335i Years

2014
5 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
3 recalls

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