Recall 25V-616: 2025–2026 BMW X1, 2025–2026 BMW X2 and 4 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 17, 2025, covering about 1,571 vehicles.
The problem
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 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V616000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| BMW X2 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| MINI Cooper | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| MINI Cooper Convertible | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| MINI Countryman S ALL4 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| MINI Countryman SE ALL4 | 2025 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-616?
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.
How is recall 25V-616 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.