Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The pin in the seat belt retractor in your rear seat is a small part that helps lock the seat belt in place. In some 2026 BMW models, this pin might have gotten damaged during production.
Risk if Unfixed
If the retractor gets damaged, the seat belt might not lock properly in a crash, which could leave you or a passenger injured.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the rear seat belt with a new one that works as it should, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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 NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
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