2015 BMW 228I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 BMW 228I, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bmw hit vehicle directly in front while emergency braking from approximately 60 MPH and was subsequently hit directly from behind in I-70 4 car pile-up. The airbags deployed in vehicle in front (kia) and vehicle behind (audi) but did not deploy from Bmw. Driver's chin was gashed open, probably from impact with steering wheel as a result of airbags not deploying. Whiplash, bruising, soreness also shown in driver following accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10919149, filed 2016-10, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Bmw 2281. The contact stated that when attempting to park the vehicle with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, went down an embankment, and the vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a tree. The contact also advised that the driver's and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered seat belt bruises and injuries to the left shoulder, chest and right breast. The contacts front passenger also suffered injuries to the back and neck. As a result, medical attention was required. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11355580, filed 2020-09, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V871000Dec 17, 2025BMW 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…Covers: BMW 228I 2014–2015, M235I 2014–2015, 328I 2014 +4 more
- 24V288000Apr 24, 2024BMW 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…Covers: BMW 228I 2014–2015, 328I 2014–2015, 320I 2014–2015 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10171414Jan 1, 2020SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in…
- 10163055Jun 1, 2019Due to an issue during supplier production the driver and/or passenger knee air bags could become damaged during deployment.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 228I
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 228I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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