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NHTSA Recall 24V612000: Software (electrical system)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,535 vehicles. It affects 2020–2024 MINI Cooper SE.

12,535
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (October 14)
NHTSA campaign24V612000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL › MANAGEMENT › SOFTWARE
Report receivedAugust 15, 2024
Owner notificationOctober 14, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

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 24V612000

Make and modelModel years
MINI Cooper SE2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.