BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé recalls

5 official safety recalls for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear lights may not function properly

    Reported February 4, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V064000202 vehicles affected

    Rear taillights, brake lights or turn signals may not function properly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  2. Rear outer seat belt may not work as intended

    Reported October 23, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/4435,148 vehicles affected

    A deformed sensitivity sensor may prevent an outer rear seat belt from operating as intended. The affected seat belts will be checked and replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats
    Defect
    On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.

  3. Rear seat belt retractor may not lock

    Reported October 21, 2025Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 25V7170001,024 vehicles affected

    A damaged housing pin may prevent a rear seat belt retractor from locking as intended, so it may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected rear seat belts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  4. 48V ground cable may be incorrectly torqued

    Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/267361 vehicles affected

    The ground cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not be tightened to specification. The connection will be checked and retightened; the cable and control unit will be replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.

  5. Front-end screws may be undertightened

    Reported November 8, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/45213 vehicles affected

    Screws connecting the front end to the vehicle body may be undertightened. They will be replaced if necessary and tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
    Remedy
    The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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