2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V302)
BMW of North America, LLC · 145 vehicles · Reported April 29, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 145 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery. A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V302 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V302000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 29, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE |
| Units affected | 145 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE in recall 24V302?
The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Cooper SE with recall 24V302?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Cooper SE shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V302?
Recall 24V302 covers 145 vehicles: 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE.
NHTSA lists 145 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | MINI | Cooper SE |
What is the fix for the Cooper SE high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V302 announced?
BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V302 to NHTSA on April 29, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 30, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | BMW of North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V302000. |
| October 30, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 29 months ago. If your Cooper SE was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Cooper SE is part of recall 24V302?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V302 is open on your Cooper SE, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V302000 is open on your Cooper SE, it will be listed there. You can also ask any MINI dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Cooper SE owners do about recall 24V302?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V302000 applies to your Cooper SE.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized MINI dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Cooper SE owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 24V302 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 MINI Cooper SE: 5 complaints in total, 4 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 MINI Cooper SE: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2021 MINI Cooper SE: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 MINI Cooper SE: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2023 Mini Cooper SE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V302000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2023 MINI Cooper SE owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11654776, filed April 15, 2025
While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service department at Dreyer & Reinbold MINI in Carmel, Indiana.
2023 MINI Cooper SE owner, IN, NHTSA complaint 11682949, filed August 25, 2025
The safety recall campaign 24V-612 is a complete farce. It states that there is a safety defect with the high-voltage battery which could cause a fire, but the "solution" proposed by the manufacturer is a software change which discharges the battery, making the car essentially useless.
2023 MINI Cooper SE owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11622238, filed October 28, 2024
Can recall 24V302 make my Cooper SE a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Cooper SE went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V302
Is the 24V302000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 30, 2024.
How do I know if my Cooper SE is part of recall 24V302000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V302000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or MINI. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.