NHTSA recall 25V-616 (25V616000)
seat belts recall reported September 17, 2025 - about 1,571 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V616000
- Also written as
- 25V-616
- Reported
- September 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,571
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-616 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.