2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others recall: head
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 17, 2025. It covers about 851 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 851
- reported
- Dec 17, 2025
- owners notified
- Feb 12, 2026
- related complaints
- 29
Air bags: side/window: head
- What is 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.
- 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 February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 25V871000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about airbags problems.
2014 BMW 228I2015 BMW 228I2014 BMW 320I2014 BMW 328I2014 BMW 335I2014 BMW 428I2014 BMW 435I2014 BMW M235I2015 BMW M235I
Questions about recall 25V871000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others head?
Yes. Recall 25V871000, reported on December 17, 2025, covers about 851 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V871000?
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 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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