BMW of North America – Armrest May Detach When Air Bag Deploys

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20240515
NHTSA ID 24V340000
Consequence Summary A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properlyeasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 9
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V340000)

What the owner should do?

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