BMW 228I, 320I, 328D and others: Side/window

Date

April 24, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 228I (2014, 2015); BMW 320I (2014, 2015); BMW 328D (2014, 2015); BMW 328I (2014, 2015); BMW 335I (2014, 2015); BMW 428I (2014, 2015); BMW 435I (2014, 2015); BMW M235I (2014, 2015); BMW M3 (2014, 2015); BMW M4 (2014, 2015)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

5761

What can happen

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 notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Nov. 4, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Head Air Bag · Head Air Bag Left/Right · 7239399, 7239400, 7311201, 7311202, 7390327, 7390328

Recall number

24V288000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.