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
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-616 (25V616000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | September 17, 2025 |
| Owners notified | November 13, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,571 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2025 BMW X1
- 2026 BMW X1
- 2025 BMW X2
- 2026 BMW X2
- 2025 Mini Cooper
- 2025 Mini Countryman S ALL4
- 2026 Mini Countryman S ALL4
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-616 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,571 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.