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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V871📅 Dec 17, 2025

2014–2015 BMW 228I & 2014–2015 BMW M235I + 5 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V871000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
851
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 12, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V871 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V871?

2014–2015 BMW 228I & 2014–2015 BMW M235I + 5 more. 851 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.