CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
- Risk
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
An electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area can short-circuit after corrosion from water and road salt builds up. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will inspect the sunroof drains, the interior footwell area, and the FRM. Depending on what the inspection finds, certain components may be replaced. The repair is free. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mini Cooper | 2007200820092010201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Mini Cooper Clubman | 2008200920102011201220132014 |
| Mini Cooper S | 2007200820092010201120122013 |
| Mini JCW | 2007200820092010201120122013 |