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History Behind the Recall
BMW of North America has announced a new safety recall involving 1,571 vehicles across its BMW and MINI brands due to a seat belt defect that could compromise occupant protection during a crash.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 25V616000, the issue stems from a damaged torsion bar inside the front seat belt retractors. This defect could prevent the seat belt from tightening properly in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury to front-seat occupants.
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
The recall applies to several 2025–2026 models, including:
- BMW X1 (2025–2026)
- BMW X2 (2025–2026)
- MINI Cooper (2025–2026)
- MINI Cooper Convertible (2025–2026)
- MINI Countryman S ALL4 (2025–2026)
- MINI Countryman SE ALL4 (2025)
These vehicles were built with seat belt retractors that may have been damaged during manufacturing, affecting both the driver and passenger front seats.
What Owners Need to Do Next
BMW will replace both front seat belt retractors free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners on November 7, 2025, and affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov from the same date.
Owners seeking assistance can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more details or to schedule repairs once parts become available.
How BMW and MINI Owners Can Take Back Control
While this recall has been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.
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