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BMW Halts 1 Series Deliveries, Recalls Compact BMW and Mini Models for Faulty Front Seat Belts

BMW says internal checks found supplier-made belts that may not restrain occupants in a crash.

Overview

  • The recall spans vehicles built between June 18 and August 29, 2025, across the BMW 1 Series (F70), 2 Series Active Tourer, X1 and X2 (including iX variants), Mini Cooper 3‑door, 5‑door and Convertible, and the Mini Countryman.
  • About 2,366 vehicles are potentially affected in Germany, and BMW will notify owners directly to arrange repairs.
  • Deliveries of the new 1 Series are paused until front belts are inspected or replaced, with replacement parts available and repairs recorded in BMW’s systems.
  • BMW reports no known accidents related to the issue, and affected cars may be driven until the belts are replaced at authorized workshops free of charge.
  • Germany’s KBA can mandate compliance if necessary, and the action follows a large late‑September recall that had already raised concerns about BMW’s quality control.