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2020–2024 MINI Cooper SE: Electrical System recall

NHTSA campaign 24V612000 · 13K units potentially affected · filed Aug 15, 2024

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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).

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
24V612000
Manufacturer no.
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Manufacturer
BMW OF North America, Llc
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Units affected
12,535
Report received
Aug 15, 2024
Owner letters
Oct 14, 2024
Type
Vehicle

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