Is the 2026 MINI Cooper safe to drive?

The 2026 MINI Cooper has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR recall for the 2026 MINI Cooper? (Campaign #25V616000)

The seat belt retractors in your vehicle are the parts that help keep you safe by tightening the seat belts during sudden stops or crashes. In some 2025-2026 models, these retractors might be damaged, which could make them less effective. If a damaged retractor fails during a crash, it may not lock your seat belt in place, putting you at risk of serious injury. Your BMW dealer will replace both front seat belt retractors with new, safe ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 25V616000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

What Happened

The seat belt retractors in your vehicle are the parts that help keep you safe by tightening the seat belts during sudden stops or crashes. In some 2025-2026 models, these retractors might be damaged, which could make them less effective.

Risk if Unfixed

If a damaged retractor fails during a crash, it may not lock your seat belt in place, putting you at risk of serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace both front seat belt retractors with new, safe ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V616000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 25V616000

What This Recall Means

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?