BMW Recall 15V-628: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2014–2015 BMW i3, 2014–2016 Mini Cooper, 2014–2016 Mini Cooper S and 1 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 7, 2015, covering about 6,073 vehicles.

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

The fix

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-628 (15V628000)
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Report dateOctober 7, 2015
Owners notifiedNovember 25, 2015
Vehicles affected6,073
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-628 repair free?

Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,073 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.