BMW X1 (2017) Seat Belts: Crash Risk During Heavy Braking
BMW recalls 2016-2017 X1 models with faulty seat belts that may not lock properly during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact BMW for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 models and related vehicles due to a seat belt emergency locking mechanism that may not lock properly during heavy braking, potentially increasing injury risk in crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225630-bmw-x1-2017-seat-belts-crash-risk-during-heavy-braking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225630-bmw-x1-2017-seat-belts-crash-risk-during-heavy-braking · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V747000
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“BMW X1 (2017) Seat Belts: Crash Risk During Heavy Braking.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225630-bmw-x1-2017-seat-belts-crash-risk-during-heavy-braking. Based on NHTSA recall #16V747000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V747000).
Why it’s dangerous
During heavy braking in a crash, the seat belt's emergency locking mechanism may activate when the driver is too far forward in the seat. This could cause the seat belt to not lock properly, increasing the chance of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper models, and related vehicles are affected. Drivers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes with heavy braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2017 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, or related models listed in the recall notice. The recall began July 3, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free seat belt replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2.7 years.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V747000 (October 17, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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