2025 MINI Cooper · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 25V616000 includes certain 2025 to 2026 MINI Cooper vehicles. 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. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A buckle, retractor or warning system may not work as expected, though a VIN check is still required
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2025 to 2026 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA campaign 25V616000
- The manufacturer filing lists 1,571 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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