Is the 2015 BMW 328i safe to drive?

The 2015 BMW 328i 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 24V527000

High Priority Plain English 2024-07-11

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's air bag is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some of your BMW models, the air bag's inflator could fail and explode when it deploys, causing sharp metal shards to hit you or a passenger.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by flying metal fragments. This is a life-threatening situation, and you should have the repair done as soon as possible.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it after receiving your recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

2014 BMW M4

2013 BMW X3

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #24V527000. 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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