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2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe and others recall: retractor

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 21, 2025. It covers about 1,024 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,024
reported
Oct 21, 2025
owners notified
Dec 18, 2025

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

What is wrong
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."
Risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 December 12, 2025.

Recall number 25V717000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V717000

Is there a recall on the 2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe and others retractor?

Yes. Recall 25V717000, reported on October 21, 2025, covers about 1,024 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V717000?

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 December 12, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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