Is the 2015 BMW M235i safe to drive?

The 2015 BMW M235i 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.

NHTSA Campaign 25V871000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

What Happened

The side and window head air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect your head. In some affected 2014-2015 BMW models, the inflator that makes the air bag deploy could fail at the welds, causing gas to leak or the inflator to rupture.

Risk if Unfixed

If the inflator ruptures, it could shoot sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, putting you at risk of serious injury. If it leaks, the air bag might not inflate properly in a crash, also increasing the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bags with new, safe ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V871000. 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.

Campaign 25V871000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?