Mini Cooper SE: Software

Date

Aug. 15, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

Mini Cooper SE (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

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

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

12535

What can happen

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).

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

Oct. 14, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

High voltage battery software · High voltage batter software · N/A

Recall number

24V612000

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.