2014 BMW M235I
The 2014 BMW M235I appears in 3 NHTSA recall campaigns (air bags and fuel system, gasoline) and in 4 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is power train: 285.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 130.9 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 181.8 per 1,000 for the BMW M235I line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 1.6 complaints per model year across the 5 BMW M235I model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 18 Jun 2018.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
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.
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Defect, as filed: 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.
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.
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 BMW M235I (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | M235I line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 285.7 | 181.8 | 130.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 142.9 | 90.9 | 40.1 |
| Engine | 142.9 | 90.9 | 121.5 |
| Air Bags | 142.9 | 181.8 | 84.8 |
| Seats | 142.9 | 90.9 | 13.2 |
| Structure | 142.9 | 90.9 | 39.7 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 285.7 | 181.8 | 130.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 142.9 | 90.9 | 40.1 |
| Engine | 1 | 142.9 | 90.9 | 121.5 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 142.9 | 181.8 | 84.8 |
| Seats | 1 | 142.9 | 90.9 | 13.2 |
| Structure | 1 | 142.9 | 90.9 | 39.7 |
4 unique complaints, 7 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other BMW M235I model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | 24,666 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 6,612 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 14,011 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 35,548 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All BMW M235I model years · BMW: 250 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 BMW M235I have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V871000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Dec 2025 and concerns air bags:side/window:head. Across all model years the BMW M235I line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 BMW M235I?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2014 BMW M235I complain about most?
Power Train: 2 of 7 component mentions (285.7 per 1,000). Next is fuel/propulsion system with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 24 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 24 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.