2014 BMW 435I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW 435I
The 2014 BMW 435I has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (10 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (9 complaints), and Power Train (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW 435I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 BMW 435I, potentially affecting up to 25,811 vehicles.
Recall 25V871000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
| 851 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 24V288000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 5,761 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 24V527000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,145 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V189000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 18,054 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW 435I
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW 435I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V189000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,911.
SOS DRIVE MALFUNCTION. TSB RELEASED, SEE NHTSA COMPLAINT/ MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION DATED 01JAN202, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10171504 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: B840416 DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL NOT ACCEPT 3RD PARTY WARRANTY. BMW USA, WILL NOT ASSIST EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND DEFECT.
ACCELERATED CAR AFTER STOP SIGN. HEARD A LOUD POP AND LOSS OF POWER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND FOUND THE CHARGE PIPE PLASTIC BUSTED AND OFF THE THROTTLE BODY.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW 435I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW 435I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW 435I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW 435I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B652119 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
AUDIO PLAYBACK NOT POSSIBLE: No audio heard inside the vehicle. Failure of the audio amplifier due to water ingress in the luggage compartment.
B110919 — ENGINE
N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
B610419 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
B840818 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
B650915 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
B512415 — VISIBILITY
?SI B51 24 15December 2015 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 24 15 dated September 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Groaning Noise from the Exterior Mirror. A groaning noise is heard coming from the area around the outside mirror when opening and closing the...
B652015 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Noise from speaker grills/ surrounds. There may be interference noises (rattles, squeaks, clicking) from the front or rear speaker grill/surrounds when the audio is on. CAUSE ? Contact between front door panel or speaker grill/surround with the speaker cone. ? Contact between the front door panel armrest support and trim...
B510315 — EQUIPMENT
"Front Floor Mats Do Not Stay in Place. The Velcro patch attached to the bottom of the floor mat peels off. Poor adhesion of the Velcro patch Thank you for all the PuMA ""Info Only"" cases. From these cases, it has been determined that the Velcro peeling fault occurs on...
613414 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Action: Replace Neck Warmer Control Unit. The control unit for the rear seat neck warmer may not be coded correctly. This causes the neck warmer to malfunction. Incorrect coding of the neck warmer control unit
512113 — VISIBILITY
Door Mirror Wind/Whistle Noise. Whistling noise from front area of the front door mirror when driving at highway speeds CAUSE There is an air gap between the door mirror cap and the turn signal housing in the mirror.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW 435I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 435I
- 2014 BMW 435I (current)
- 2015 BMW 435I — 17 complaints
- 2016 BMW 435I — 9 complaints