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.

NHTSA number
25V-616
Report date
Sep 17, 2025
Vehicles affected
1,571
Owners notified
Nov 13, 2025

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

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Retractor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number25V616000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW X12025, 2026All years
BMW X22025, 2026All years
MINI Cooper2025, 2026All years
MINI Cooper Convertible2025, 2026All years
MINI Countryman S ALL42025, 2026All years
MINI Countryman SE ALL42025All 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.