United States2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles (1,024 potentially affected) are part of the recall; Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025. BMW says a damaged housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractor may prevent the retractor from locking, and dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts free of charge; owner letters were mailed December 18, 2025 and owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
What's being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V717000
The hazard
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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