NHTSA Recall 16V747000: Retractor (seat belts)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,455 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 528I.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V747000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | October 17, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V747000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 528I | 2016 |
| BMW X1 | 2016, 2017 |
| MINI Cooper | 2017 |
| MINI Cooper Convertible | 2016 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2016, 2017 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.