Model year 2020 · MINI

2020 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible). The most recent was reported on August 15, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COOPER, COOPER S, COOPER SE, JCW.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V612000	August 15, 2024	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software
24V302000	April 29, 2024	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
20V283000	May 20, 2020	Air Bags
19V634000	August 28, 2019	Structure

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V612000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Report received by NHTSA: August 15, 2024
Owner notification: October 14, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,535 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER SE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V612000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V302000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: April 29, 2024
Owner notification: October 30, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 145 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER SE

Defect summary

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.

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.

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 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V302000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V283000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 2020
Owner notification: July 17, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 76 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S

Components: Air Bags; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or 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 20V283000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V634000

Structure

Report received by NHTSA: August 28, 2019
Owner notification: October 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): June 11, 2019 – August 14, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S, JCW

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Remedy

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. 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 19V634000, 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: August 15, 2024.