CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023-2024 BMW 228i and 228i xDrive vehicles, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles, may have bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis that were not tightened properly. A loose front structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the front structure bolts and tighten them if necessary. The repair is free of charge. BMW mailed owner notification letters on November 18, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website or contact an authorized dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 228i | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| BMW 228i xDrive | 20232024 |
| Mini Countryman S ALL4 | 2025 |