BMW recalls certain 2014-2015 4 Series Coupe and Gran Coupe models with potential air bag inflator failure causing injury risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.
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.
BMW is recalling specific 2014-2015 4 Series Coupe and Gran Coupe models due to air bag inflators that may rupture or leak gas during crashes, increasing injury risk. Affected owners should get free air bag replacements from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247918-bmw-2015-428i-air-bags-recall-risk-of-injury-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247918-bmw-2015-428i-air-bags-recall-risk-of-injury-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V288000
“BMW 2015 428i Air Bags Recall: Risk of Injury from Rupture or Gas Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247918-bmw-2015-428i-air-bags-recall-risk-of-injury-from. Based on NHTSA recall 24V288000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V288000).
The air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, causing gas to leak during a crash and only partially inflate the air bag. This can lead to sharp metal fragments entering or exiting the vehicle, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2014-2015 BMW 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles are most at risk. These vehicles were sold between 2014 and 2015.
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2015 BMW 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) or 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive). The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 4, 2024.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule air bag replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the head air bags free of charge once you contact them.
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.
2014-2015 BMW 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive).
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2015 BMW 4 Series Coupe or 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe with the specific trim levels listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for replacement; owners can contact BMW customer service to schedule the replacement at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V288000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V288000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
