BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 models due to a risk of driver air bag inflator explosion causing injury or death. Owners must have the air bag replaced free of charge.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
BMW is recalling specific 2014-2015 model vehicles for a potential air bag inflator explosion that could cause injury or death. Affected vehicles require a free air bag replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247919-bmw-2015-428i-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247919-bmw-2015-428i-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V527000
“BMW 2015 428I Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247919-bmw-2015-428i-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-from. Based on NHTSA recall 24V527000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V527000).
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment because of a manufacturing defect. This can cause sharp metal fragments to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing injury or death risk.
Owners of the listed 2014-2015 BMW models are affected. Drivers are at higher risk due to the potential for air bag explosion during deployment.
Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall report for 2014-2015 BMW models including 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, and X3/X5. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 6, 2024.
The driver's front air bag will be replaced at no cost to you.
You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for assistance with the replacement.
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The recall affects 2014-2015 BMW models including 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, and X3/X5 vehicles. The complete list is available in the recall report.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024.
Yes, the air bag inflator may explode during deployment, causing sharp metal fragments to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing injury or death risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V527000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V527000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 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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