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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Mini/ 25V616000

Mini · United States · High

Mini Cooper, Countryman S ALL4 +2 more: Seat belts — retractor

Affects Mini Cooper, Countryman S ALL4, Countryman SE ALL4, Cooper Convertible · 2025–2026 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational