328D (BMW) – Airbag Inflator Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 BMW 328D
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014 BMW 328D vehicles due to air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module issues. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026