BMW from North America has issued a security recall for 1,571 vehicles in its BMW and Mini brands, since a potential defect with the retractors of the front seat belt. The recall was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the campaign number 25V616000.
Models affected
The recall covers a limited number of 2025–2026 vehicles, including:
The problem
According to the submission of BMW, the torsional rod in both front belts may have been damaged during production. The retractor is the mechanism that blocks and shines the belt during a collision. A damaged part could prevent the belt from keeping passengers properly and increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
According to the BMW, the retailers replace both retractors front seat belts free of charge. The owner notification letters are to be sent on November 7, 2025. On the same date, affected vehicle identification numbers (Vins) can be searched on nhtsa.gov. Owners with questions can contact the BMW customer service under 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA vehicle security under 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171).
background
The recall shows how a relatively small component error can trigger a far -reaching security campaign. While only a small number of vehicles are affected, BMW and Mini tension, which ensure that the correct function of the seat belts – is critical of a primary line of occupant protection.
The report by BMW to the NHTSA was submitted on September 17, 2025, and the company works with federal supervisory authorities to ensure that all affected owners are immediately notified.
