BMW of North America is getting ready a brand new security recall that impacts a number of 2026 model-year autos from each BMW and MINI manufacturers. In response to paperwork filed with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), a provider subject could have compromised the rear seatbelt retractors in sure front-biased vehicles and SUVs.
The Subject
The issue stems from housing pins inside the rear seatbelt retractors that will have been broken throughout manufacturing at provider Autoliv’s manufacturing facility. The problem reportedly occurred whereas the plant was present process upkeep. In a crash or sudden deceleration, a broken retractor won’t correctly lock the seatbelt, growing the chance of harm.
The defect additionally means the affected autos fail to adjust to Federal Motor Automobile Security Customary No. 209, which governs seatbelt meeting necessities.
Affected Fashions
The recall covers a small inhabitants of roughly 1,024 autos within the U.S., together with:
Treatment and Notification Timeline
Sellers have been instructed to interchange each rear seatbelt assemblies for free of charge to house owners or lessees. BMW says buyer notification letters can be mailed on December 12, 2025, and affected VINs can be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting the identical day.
Homeowners with questions can contact BMW customer support at 1-800-525-7417 or attain the NHTSA Automobile Security Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
