This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 BMW 435i.
24–25 mpg combined
9.4–9.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2015 BMW 435i has 3 recalls, the most serious involving side or window airbag inflators that can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the cabin, raising the risk of serious injury.
The fuel system also has a concern: the fuel pump can fail without warning, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving and increasing the risk of a crash. There is also a second airbag issue, though it applies only to convertible models built between late October 2014 and late February 2015. On those vehicles, a programming error causes the driver's front airbag to deploy with incorrect timing in a crash, which can reduce its effectiveness or cause injury rather than prevent it.
At a glance
What can fail
The head air bag inflator may crack at a weld joint, causing gas to leak or the inflator to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the head air bags at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump contains improperly plated components that can degrade, causing the fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A programming error in the air bag control module may cause the driver's front air bag to deploy at the wrong time during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
