The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V302000·Announced 2026-05-04

[pending] 2021 MINI COOPER SE

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V302000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

The recalled product

Product
2021 MINI COOPER SE
Brand
MINI
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected units
145

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • COOPER SE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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