Model year 2026 · BMW

2026 BMW 2 Series / M2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW 2 Series / M2. The most recent was reported on February 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 228I GRAN COUPE, 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE, M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW 2 Series / M2, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V064000	February 4, 2026	Exterior Lighting
25V717000	October 21, 2025	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V064000

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: February 4, 2026
Owner notification: April 2, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 202 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 228I GRAN COUPE, 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE, M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."

Safety risk

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V064000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V717000

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: October 21, 2025
Owner notification: December 18, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,024 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 228I GRAN COUPE, 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE, M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V717000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 4, 2026.