BMW and MINI front body structure bolts may not be tightened
BMW is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles because the bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis may be loose.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Loose fasteners joining the front body structure to the chassis are a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i and 228i xDrive and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V711000. The potential number of units affected is seven.
The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly. According to NHTSA, a loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW, MINI 228I XDRIVE, 228I, COUNTRYMAN S ALL4
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
- Affected units
- 7
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- 228I XDRIVE
- 228I
- COUNTRYMAN S ALL4
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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