Mini recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mini Cooper 2007–2013
- Mini Cooper Clubman 2008–2014
- Mini Cooper S 2007–2013
- Mini Jcw 2007–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V337000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 97,933
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mini recall: Electrical system May 25, 2011
- Bmw / Mini recall: Seat belts Sep 17, 2025
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 18, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 12, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw / Mini recall: Air bags May 20, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.