recall information
Recall number
REC-005966
Campaign number
0061530800
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Year range
2021 - 2022
Affected units
4
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the high-voltage battery housing in affected vehicles have an insulation fault. This may cause the vehicle's battery to turn off when driving resulting in a loss of motive power and, in the event of water ingress a vehicle fire.
Note: the following message will appear on the central display, "You can continue driving. High-voltage system. In order to avoid subsequent damage, have the issue checked by the Service Partner".
Note: the following message will appear on the central display, "You can continue driving. High-voltage system. In order to avoid subsequent damage, have the issue checked by the Service Partner".
What are the hazards?
A loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised MINI dealer or the BMW Australia Recall Hotline below to schedule an appointment to have the high-voltage battery housing checked for any leaks and, if required, replace any damaged parts, free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
