BMW 228I, 228I Xdrive; Mini Countryman S ALL4: Body

Date

Sept. 25, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 228I (2023, 2024); BMW 228I Xdrive (2023, 2024); Mini Countryman S ALL4 (2025)

Component

Structure › Body

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

7

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 18, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

N/A – vehicle assembly issue · N/A – vehicle assembly issue · N/A – vehicle assembly issue

Recall number

24V711000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.