NHTSA Recall 23V337000: Electrical system
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97,933 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the MINI Cooper.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V337000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 11, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 13, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V337000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| MINI Cooper Clubman | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| MINI Jcw | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.