Mini Countryman: Thorax

Date

May 15, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

Mini Countryman (2025)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window › Thorax; Structure › Interior Panels › Door

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.

Potentially affected

9

What can happen

A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

May 14, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Rear Side Door Panel · Rear Side Door Panel · 5A9 BE 45 (left-side) / 5A9 BE 46 (right-side)

Recall number

24V340000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.