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BMW 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V-871 · Reported December 17, 2025 · 851 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 228i, 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i and M235i
VEHICLES AFFECTED
851
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the side/window head. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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 TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the head air bags, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-871.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2015BMW 228i
2014BMW 320i
2014BMW 328i
2014BMW 335i
2014BMW 428i
2014BMW 435i
2014–2015BMW M235i

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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