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2015 BMW 4 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V527000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. Unfortunately, the airbag in some 2013-2015 BMW models might not work properly due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflates, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments flying into the driver or other passengers, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a safe one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible, especially since you've already received a recall notice. 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 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
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 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, or 4 Series Gran Coupe are designed to protect you in a crash. The airbag inflator is the part that fills the airbag with gas when it deploys, but in some models, the weld joint can fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal pieces into the passenger compartment, putting you at risk of serious injury. Or, if it leaks gas, the airbag might not inflate properly in a crash, also putting you at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbags for you, at no cost. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer in the mail. 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 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 →
High Priority #15V148000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag control module needs to be updated to prevent incorrect air bag deployment timing.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag deploys incorrectly in a crash, you may be at a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
BMW will update the air bag control module with new software, free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. 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 →

Other BMW 4 Series 2015 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other BMW 4 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2014
6 recalls

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2004 HONDA Accord
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2005 HONDA Accord
55 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
50 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2015 BMW 4 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 3 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 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2015 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #24V527000)

The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. Unfortunately, the airbag in some 2013-2015 BMW models might not work properly due to a manufacturing defect. If the airbag inflates, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments flying into the driver or other passengers, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal. Your local BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a safe one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible, especially since you've already received a recall notice. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall for the 2015 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #24V288000)

The side and window airbags in your 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, or 4 Series Gran Coupe are designed to protect you in a crash. The airbag inflator is the part that fills the airbag with gas when it deploys, but in some models, the weld joint can fail. If the airbag inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal pieces into the passenger compartment, putting you at risk of serious injury. Or, if it leaks gas, the airbag might not inflate properly in a crash, also putting you at risk. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbags for you, at no cost. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer in the mail. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2015 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #15V148000)

Your vehicle's air bag control module needs to be updated to prevent incorrect air bag deployment timing. If your air bag deploys incorrectly in a crash, you may be at a higher risk of injury. BMW will update the air bag control module with new software, free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.