MINI Recalls (2021-2027)

Which MINI models have recalls?

• Cooper: 5 recalls
• Cooper Convertible: 1 recall
• Cooper S: 5 recalls
• Cooper S Clubman: 1 recall
• Cooper SE: 3 recalls
• Countryman: 4 recalls
• Countryman S ALL4: 5 recalls
• Countryman SE ALL4: 1 recall
• Jcw Convertible: 1 recall
• Jcw Countryman ALL4: 1 recall

What parts are recalled most on MINI vehicles?

What are the newest MINI recalls?

• 2025 MINI Cooper S Brake Control Module Recall (26V422) Repeat recall
  July 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles · Brakes

  The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

  Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge.

• 2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V717)
  October 21, 2025 · 1,024 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V616)
  September 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

  Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 BMW 228I Body Panel Recall (24V711)
  September 25, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

  Risk: A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 BMW X1 Stability Control Control Module Recall (24V697)
  September 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function.

  Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE Electrical Management Software Recall (24V612)
  August 15, 2024 · 12,535 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

  Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  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.

• 2025 MINI Countryman Body Door Recall (24V340)
  May 15, 2024 · 9 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.

  Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 MINI Cooper SE High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V302)
  April 29, 2024 · 145 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

  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: Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 BMW 740I Brake Control Module Recall (24V104)
  February 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · Brakes

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

  Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 230I Seat Belt Recall (21V554)
  July 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 530E High-Voltage Battery Recall (20V601) Repeat recall
  September 30, 2020 · 4,509 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

  Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

  Fix: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge.

• 2021 MINI Cooper Curtain Air Bag Recall (20V283)
  May 20, 2020 · 76 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

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

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

What are MINI owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The night of October 24th, while I was driving my CID back screen went to black and there were messages displayed in white color. Bootloader 11.035.000/ FFW 1.8.3 Dec 5 2017 Next line is displayed HWEL:42E5 2.1.5 Followed by a large white bar This display stays on even after lock the car.

2021 MINI Cooper owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11438250

Tire model is: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z 225/35R18 87Y. Failure started when vehicle turned the "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" alert on while driving. Pressure started to drop from 32 lbs to 16 lbs in about 15 minutes.

2021 MINI Cooper owner, Tires, NHTSA complaint 11480654

I had to take my car in to get serviced. The engine was rumbling loud and shaking. When they inspected the car, they found that one of the lower motor mounts was loose. BMW/Mini Service center of Dallas informed me that the bolt mounting the mount was “not tightened to factory specifications.

2025 MINI Cooper owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11659864

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

While lowering the convertible top on my Mini Cooper Convertible, the trunk partition was not fully in place. Normally, the vehicle will prevent the roof from operating or provide a notification if the partition is not correctly positioned. In this case, the safety interlock system failed to warn me or stop the roof from lowering.

2025 MINI Cooper Convertible owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11725132

While lowering the convertible top on my Mini Cooper Convertible, the trunk partition was not fully in place. Normally, the vehicle will prevent the roof from operating or provide a notification if the partition is not correctly positioned. In this case, the safety interlock system failed to warn me or stop the roof from lowering.

2025 MINI Cooper Convertible owner, Structure:Body, NHTSA complaint 11725132

I purchased a 2026 Mini Cooper S Convertible in October of 2025. In the following 8 months I replaced 4 tires. Two due to blow-outs from potholes, a third went flat the morning after hitting a bump leaving a parking space due.

2026 MINI Cooper Convertible owner, Wheels, NHTSA complaint 11750392

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

It has been almost 1 year and there is no remedy available for the important safety recall campaign no. 24V-104: Integrated Brake (IB) Module.

2025 MINI Cooper S owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11635797

The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

2025 MINI Cooper S owner, Hydraulic, NHTSA complaint 11639045

NHTSA’s complaint database does not list owner complaints for the Cooper S Clubman yet.

Can a MINI recall make your car a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a MINI a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 12 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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