Every 2015 BMW 435I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 24V288000
Apr 24, 2024Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V288000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 15V189000
Mar 31, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 15V189000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 15V148000
Mar 13, 2015Air Bags
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 15V148000 →
2015 BMW 435I complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 435I, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. BMW has issued at least 391 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine3
- Air Bags2
- Electrical System2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Structure2
- Unknown Or Other2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (132)
- Electrical System (124)
- Structure (40)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (36)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (35)
- Engine (24)
Read BMW 435I owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 BMW 435I
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 435I. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON SC 153 ,UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I85 EXIT RAMP.DRIVER UNIT 2 FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY PROCEEDINGS ACROSS SC 153,CAUSING HIS F-250 2002 .CAUSING THE FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF ME. RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A GAS STATION.”
2015 BMW 435IDec 2, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10807997
“Following front brake service, a 2015 BMW 435xi developed two distinct braking anomalies: aggressive unintended brake application during highway driving in wet conditions with cruise control engaged, and low-speed dragging and abrupt grabbing just before coming to a complete stop.”
2015 BMW 435IAug 28, 2026 · CT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760427
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2015 BMW 435xi (N55 engine, ~79,000 miles) that suffered a sudden and complete engine failure due to the oil pump drive chain.”
2015 BMW 435ISep 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11685069
“I own a 2015 BMW 435i from Checkered Flag (Jaguar) in about 2017. The car is currently experiencing a fuel pump failure of exactly the type that is described here: [XXX] .”
2015 BMW 435ISep 11, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11614039
“DOORS LOCKS HAVE A DOUBLE PULL FEATURE WHERE THE FIRST PULL WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR AND THE SECOND PULL WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE FIRST PULL WILL OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM.”
2015 BMW 435IFeb 25, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11311529
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