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NHTSA model-year recall report

2026 MINI Cooper Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Sep 17, 2025

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the MINI Cooper average of 2.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Front › Retractor, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2026 MINI Cooper recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V616000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Sep 17, 2025

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other MINI Cooper model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2026 MINI Cooper recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 MINI Cooper have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2026 MINI Cooper. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2026 MINI Cooper?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology