CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- 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.
- 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
The high voltage traction battery housing may not have been sealed properly during assembly, which can allow water to get into the battery. Water damage to a high voltage battery can lead to a fire or cause the vehicle to stall, raising the risk of injury or a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery and repair it as necessary, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letters mailed June 28, 2024 and October 30, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls, and schedule your free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mini Cooper SE | 20202021202220232024 |
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