Vehicle recall 25V616000 · September 17, 2025
MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper Convertible and 4 more models
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V616000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2025
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 13, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,571
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW X1 (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- BMW X2 (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- MINI Cooper (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- MINI Cooper Convertible (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- MINI Countryman S ALL4 (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- MINI Countryman SE ALL4 (2025): 2025
Has your BMW been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.