BMW BMW X1 xDrive20d — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2026-01-28
BMW car: front left seatbelt retractor manufacturing process improper, torsion bar damaged
| Country | Japan |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-01-28 |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Models affected | BMW X1 xDrive20d |
| Units affected | 1 |
| Defect | In the front left seatbelt retractor, due to an improper manufacturing process, some torsion bars are damaged. As a result, the torsion bar may break prematurely during a collision, causing the seatbelt to extend more than necessary, which could affect occupant safety. |
| Recall number | 外-4138 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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