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Automotive · South Korea · 2025-10-13

BMW 2/X1/iX1 models front seatbelt retractor torsion bar damaged during production

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-13
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 220i Active Tourer, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW X1 M35i xDrive, BMW X1 M35i xDrive, BMW X1 sDrive18d, BMW X1 xDrive20i, BMW X2 xDrive20i, MINI Cooper C, MINI Cooper C Five-door, MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S Convertible, MINI Cooper S five-door, MINI Countryman S ALL4, MINI John Cooper Works, MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4
Units affected	246
Defect	The front seatbelt retractor torsion bar may have been damaged during production due to a setup error in the production conveyor system. In the event of a collision or accident, this could degrade the seatbelt's restraint function, failing to provide necessary occupant protection and increasing the risk of injury.
Component	Other interior safety devices
Remedy	Replace the front seatbelt(s) (left, right, or both) that may have the issue with normally produced seatbelts.
Recall number	K5881
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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