NHTSA Recall 19V634000: Structure
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 683 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the MINI Cooper.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V634000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | August 28, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V634000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.