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2021 MINI Cooper
2 Recalls for 2021 MINI Cooper
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2021-07-21 | SEAT BELTS | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota). |
| 2020-05-20 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 MINI Cooper
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 MINI Cooper
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0 Investigations for 2021 MINI Cooper
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56 Service Alerts for 2021 MINI Cooper
| Date | Description |
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| 2022-05-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may oc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-05-01 | 010000 STEERING
The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to large steering angle: Humming or creaking noises from the r Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The Check Control message “Door open” appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-01 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 200000 WHEELS
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 200000 WHEELS
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-01 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609. This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and came in vehicles with option code 609. This uses map N Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-07-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 – Engine mixed a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-01 | 010000 STEERING
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 263010 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-01 | 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger’s footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ACTION – MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-01 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
SERVICE ACTION – PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-01 | 160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICE ACTION – PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger’s footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger’s footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SERVICE ACTION – MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION – MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2021 MINI Cooper
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