2021 26 models Seat Belts Recall 21V554000

NHTSA recall 21V554000 covers about 21,537 2021 26 models vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Jul 21, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V554000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

21,537
vehicles affected (potential)
2021
model years
Jul 21, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 3, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW 228I2021—
BMW 230I2021—
BMW 330E2021—
BMW 330I2021—
BMW 430I2021—
BMW 530I2021—
BMW 540I2021—
BMW M22021—
BMW M235I2021—
BMW M240I2021—
BMW M32021—
BMW M340I2021—
BMW M42021—
BMW M440I2021—
BMW X12021All X1 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X22021All X2 recalls
BMW Z42021—
MINI Cooper2021All Cooper recallsYears to avoid
MINI Cooper S2021All Cooper S recallsYears to avoid
MINI Cooper S Clubman2021All Cooper S Clubman recallsYears to avoid
MINI Cooper Se2021—
MINI Countryman2021—
Rolls-Royce Cullinan2021—
Rolls-Royce Ghost2021—
Rolls-Royce Phantom2021—
Toyota Supra2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 21, 2021
Owner notification
Sep 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
208

Check your VIN for 21V554000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V554000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V554000?

NHTSA recall 21V554000 covers about 21,537 2021 26 models vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Jul 21, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V554000?

NHTSA's record for 21V554000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V554000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V554000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 3, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V554000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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