Recall 14V422 covers 27 2014 BMW I3 and MINI Cooper vehicles with an incorrectly assembled passenger air bag. Free repair at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 27 2014 I3 and MINI Cooper vehicles under recall 14V422 because an air bag inflator was assembled incorrectly. In a crash that needs air bag deployment, the air bag can deploy improperly and increase injury risk; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The frontal air bag in the 2014 BMW I3 and Cooper is part of the crash protection system. In a frontal crash, sensors command the air bag inflator to fill the air bag, so the cushion is in place as the occupant moves forward. The inflator has to be assembled correctly for that deployment to happen as designed.
In the vehicles included in this recall, the air bag inflator was not assembled correctly during manufacturing. That assembly problem affects how the inflator works when the crash system calls for the air bag. In an accident, the air bag can fail to deploy properly, reducing the protection the frontal air bag is supposed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the inflator assembly, so an owner should not expect a sound, smell, dashboard behavior, or change in how the vehicle drives before the defect matters in a crash.
Who's affected?
Covers two 2014 car lines using the same front air bag component.
| 2014 BMW I3 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2014 MINI Cooper | front air bag |
| Units affected | 27 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the front passenger air bag deploys improperly during a crash, the seat occupant faces a higher risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign before deployment, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair when the dealer can perform it. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 BMW I3 or Cooper is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer and ask whether the free front passenger air-bag replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V422 when you call so the dealer can match the campaign.
- Bring the recall notice if BMW mailed one, or bring your VIN if you bought the vehicle used.
- Avoid seating a passenger in the front passenger seat until the dealer confirms the air-bag repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician replaces the front passenger side air bag assembly covered by campaign 14V422. BMW's filed remedy says the work is free of charge, and the recall began in September 2014. The service desk can confirm the exact part and appointment handling for your VIN before the repair starts. The key point for owners is simple: the air bag inflator issue is handled through a dealer replacement, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| July 14, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V422?
Recall 14V422 covers 27 2014 BMW I3 and MINI Cooper vehicles with a front passenger air bag inflator that was assembled incorrectly. If the air bag deploys improperly in a crash, the seat occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Dealers replace the front passenger air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2014 BMW I3 or MINI Cooper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V422. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag replacement. Reference recall number 14V422 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. BMW dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an improperly deploying front passenger air bag during a crash that requires air bag deployment. That defect raises the injury risk for the seat occupant. The fix is to have the dealer replace the front passenger side air bag for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V422000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V422 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V422000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →