NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2025–2026 BMW X1 and 5 more recall: Damaged Seat Belt Retractor

Recall number
25V616000
Date
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicles › Seat Belts
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
1571
Hazard tags
Crash risk Injury risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Product

Seat Belts

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
BMWX12025–2026
BMWX22025–2026
MiniCooper2025–2026
MiniCooper Convertible2025–2026
MiniCountryman S ALL42025–2026
MiniCountryman SE ALL42025

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it recalled?

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Consequence

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What should you do?

Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V616000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.