Recall 25V-717: 2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe and 4 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2025, covering about 1,024 vehicles.
The problem
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."
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 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V717000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 228i Gran Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| BMW X1 | 2026 | All years |
| BMW X2 | 2026 | All years |
| MINI Countryman S ALL4 | 2026 | 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-717?
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 is recall 25V-717 fixed?
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.
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.