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2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others recall: side/window

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 24, 2024. It covers about 5,761 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,761
reported
Apr 24, 2024
owners notified
Nov 4, 2024
related complaints
42

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 24V288000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about airbags problems.

2014 BMW 228I2015 BMW 228I2014 BMW 320I2015 BMW 320I2014 BMW 328D2015 BMW 328D2014 BMW 328I2015 BMW 328I2014 BMW 335I2015 BMW 335I2014 BMW 428I2015 BMW 428I

Questions about recall 24V288000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others side/window?

Yes. Recall 24V288000, reported on April 24, 2024, covers about 5,761 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V288000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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