9Affected configurations shown851Potential units affected17.3%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
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.
What fixes it
Official 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 lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2026-1
0.0%
2026-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 25V871000
2015 BMW 228IOpen vehicle record →2015 BMW M235IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 328IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 320IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 335IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 228IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW M235IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 435IOpen vehicle record →2014 BMW 428IOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.