Model year 2017 · MINI

2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible). The most recent was reported on March 31, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COOPER, COOPER S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
17V222000	March 31, 2017	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
16V914000	December 20, 2016	Air Bags
16V747000	October 17, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V222000

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Report received by NHTSA: March 31, 2017
Owner notification: May 19, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,883 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): September 1, 2015 – March 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V222000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V914000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2016
Owner notification: February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,506 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): August 23, 2016 – September 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V914000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V747000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: October 17, 2016
Owner notification: July 3, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): May 9, 2016 – September 21, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V747000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 3, 2017.