Is the 2015 BMW 428i safe to drive?

The 2015 BMW 428i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 15V148000

High Priority Plain English 2015-03-13

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2015 BMW 428i

2015 BMW 435i

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V148000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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