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BMW BMW X1 xDrive20d — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-01-28

BMW car: front left seatbelt retractor manufacturing process improper, torsion bar damaged

Country	Japan
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.
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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