NHTSA Recall 24V288000: Air bags: side/window
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,761 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the BMW 228I.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V288000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | April 24, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V288000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.