Mini Cooper (Mini) – Seat Belt Retractor Defect (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 MINI COOPER
Brand
MINI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 MINI COOPER vehicles due to seat belts:front:retractor issues. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026