# BMW of North America, LLC: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (25V871000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture |
| NHTSA ID | 25V871000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 851 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 851 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V871000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T20:38:41.891Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.