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2020 MINI COOPER S Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

7 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 24V612000
Report Date: August 15, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

~12,535 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 24V302000
Report Date: April 29, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~145 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 20V283000
Report Date: May 20, 2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~76 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 20V283000
Report Date: May 20, 2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~76 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 20V283000
Report Date: May 20, 2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~76 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V634000
Report Date: August 28, 2019

STRUCTURE

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~683 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V634000
Report Date: August 28, 2019

STRUCTURE

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

~683 vehicles impacted

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