Recall 25V-616
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2025 to 2026 BMW X1 and 5 other models: Seat belts (front, retractor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-616
- Reported
- September 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 1,571 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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-[removed]. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Affected vehicles
- BMW X1 2025 to 2026
- BMW X2 2025 to 2026
- MINI Cooper 2025 to 2026
- MINI Cooper Convertible 2025 to 2026
- MINI Countryman S ALL4 2025 to 2026
- MINI Countryman SE ALL4 2025