BMW Recalls 1 Series, 2 Series, X1 and X2 for Rear Seatbelt Defect

BMW is coping with a second security recall involving its compact fashions in only a matter of weeks. After the primary recall on the finish of October for faulty front seatbelt retractors in a number of BMW and MINI automobiles, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has now recognized a separate downside affecting the rear seatbelts of the BMW 1 Sequence, 2 Sequence, X1 and X2.

This new recall considerations automobiles constructed between July 30 and October 13, 2025. Since these automobiles solely not too long ago left the manufacturing line, many are already in buyer palms. In response to the German authorities KBA, the difficulty stems from broken sensor pins within the outer rear seatbelt retractors. These pins are integral to the automotive’s sensitivity sensors, which monitor acceleration and rotational forces. In the event that they have been broken throughout set up on the manufacturing unit, the sensors could transmit incorrect information or none in any respect. In such instances, the seatbelt restraint system could not reply correctly in an influence, compromising security.

Solely the outer belts within the second row are affected. The center seatbelt and all entrance seatbelts usually are not a part of this recall. BMW dealerships will due to this fact want to examine each outer rear belts and exchange them if crucial.

The recall impacts 24,041 automobiles worldwide, though the bulk are positioned outdoors Germany. In response to the KBA, solely 6,277 items are registered in Germany, whereas the rest have been exported to worldwide markets. BMW and the KBA each state that there have been no incidents, accidents or property harm linked to this rear-seatbelt difficulty so far.

Homeowners of BMW automobiles produced throughout this timeframe can be contacted straight by the corporate and requested to deliver their automotive to a workshop for inspection. Clients who’re uncertain whether or not their automobile qualifies for the recall can contact BMW’s customer support line at +49 (0)89 1250 16175 and inquire particularly about recall codes 0072910200, 0072900200, 0072860200, 0072850200 and 0072840200. They’ll additionally enter their automobile identification quantity straight on BMW’s recall website to substantiate whether or not their mannequin is affected.

Whereas the timing of this recall—coming so quickly after one other seatbelt-related difficulty—could elevate eyebrows, the underlying causes are totally different. The primary concerned defective retractor parts; this newest recall is tied to a production-line set up downside. Even so, the implications are severe sufficient for BMW to examine each affected automobile to make sure correct rear-seat security efficiency.