2014 BMW 328i Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2014 BMW 328i, about 10% of the 151 total complaints for that year. Eight of these involved crashes and nine involved injuries, most commonly because airbags failed to deploy on impact. Three related airbag recalls have been issued.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 10% of 151
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 58,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during head-on or T-bone collisions, even with visible structural damage.
- Some describe airbags not deploying in rear-end crashes, including one impact at 50 mph.
- Several owners report a warning message reading fault in airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter appearing on the dashboard.
- One report describes the driver's side airbag malfunctioning and burning the driver with liquid and metal during a highway collision.
- One owner reports a passenger seat occupancy sensor triggering an airbag malfunction warning, which the dealer identified as a known issue.
- One driver reported sudden acceleration and brakes that felt slow to respond before a crash into a tree.
When 2014 BMW 328i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 13, 2014, latest Feb 21, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 BMW 328i
- NHTSA 25V871000Dec 17, 2025Airbags851 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:head
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Airbags5,761 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Remedy: 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.
Airbags complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2014 BMW 328i have?
- NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2014 328i, about 10% of the 151 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 BMW 328i?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related airbag recalls: campaigns 25V871000, 24V527000, and 24V288000, all involving replacement of air bags such as the head air bags or driver's front air bag.
- Did the 2014 BMW 328i airbag problems cause injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 injuries and 8 crashes among the 15 airbag complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2014 328i is 58,000 miles.