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NHTSA Recall 24V711000: Body (structure)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW 228I.

7
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2024
owners notified (November 18)
NHTSA campaign24V711000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedSeptember 25, 2024
Owner notificationNovember 18, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V711000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 228I2023, 2024
BMW 228I Xdrive2023, 2024
MINI Countryman S ALL42025

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.