Mini Countryman S All4 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 21, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2026 Mini, BMW — 6 models

Recall number

25V717000

Brand / firm

Mini, BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,024 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was 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."

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.