NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Mini Cooper
The 2026 Mini Cooper has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mini dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Mini Cooper. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #25V616000Reported September 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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.
Free 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.