Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing
BMW of North America, LLC · Recall 26V143
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 102
- Recall opened
- May 1, 2026
- Report date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN2020–2026
Component / system
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The fixing bolts may not have been properly tightened. The bolts may loosen and damage the left or right rear seat belt webbing or allow the backrest to move under pressure from items in the luggage compartment.
Risk / consequence
A damaged seat belt or unsecured seat back may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of 135/2,000 Safety Risk: Crash Fire Death Injury Consumer Advisories: Do Not Drive Park Outside Remedy Description:injury during a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the rear seats or luggage compartment until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect, tighten, or replace the fixing bolts as necessary, free of charge. In addition, the left and right rear seat belts will be inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners acmay contt Rolls-Royce M Cotor Carsustomer Relations and Services at 1-833-765-5727.
Chronology of events
- Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, during routine quality checks (specifically, road testing) of a Model Year 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a rattling noise was noticed near the right-hand rear location of the vehicle’s C- pillar. Upon removing the applicable rear seat cover, a bolt for the safety belt retractor was found to be loose. An engineering investigation was initiated.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- May 04, 2026 - May 04, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V143000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.