NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 BMW 428I Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 BMW 428I has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW 428I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 BMW 428I owner complaints
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 428I, describing incidents dated November 17, 2014 to October 3, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Of the 78 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 78 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11768761 · Filed
The moon roof glass while driving exploded unexpectedly.
ODI #11764729 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in colder weather conditions, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the failure posed a potential safety risk while commuting long distances. Upon further…
ODI #11721958 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 29 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat and experienced reduced power, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that there were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 BMW 428I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V608000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 720,796 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 28, 2025
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #24V527000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,145 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 6, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
NHTSA #24V288000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,761 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 4, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall
NHTSA #15V189000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported March 31, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 18,054 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 6, 2015
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bag Incorrect Deployment Timing/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #15V148000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,067 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 11, 2015 · Vehicles built October 22, 2014 – February 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW 428I model years
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