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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

BMW of North America, LLC: MINI Clubman and Hardtop Recalled for Fire Risk from Control Module Short

Agency Publication Date: May 11, 2023
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Summary

BMW is recalling approximately 97,933 MINI vehicles including 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) models. This recall specifically affects vehicles sold or ever registered in 30 states known for high road salt use, where water and salt may leak into the driver's side footwell. This moisture can cause the electronic control module to corrode and short-circuit, potentially leading to a vehicle fire. BMW dealers will inspect the sunroof drains and the footwell area, replacing components as necessary for free.

Risk

Corrosion from road salt and water entering the vehicle can cause an electrical short-circuit in the driver's side footwell control module. This short-circuit can occur even when the vehicle is not in use, significantly increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) or a 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) that has been registered in the 30 listed cold-weather states or Washington D.C.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW or MINI dealer to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and the electronic control module (FRM).
  3. If you have questions regarding this recall, contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of components.

How to: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM; depending on findings, components will be replaced at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper
Product: 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper S
Product: 2008-2014 MINI Clubman John Cooper Works
Product: 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper
Product: 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper S
Product: 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door John Cooper Works

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V337000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized BMW dealers; Authorized MINI dealers
Units Affected: 97,933 vehicles(979% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 13, 2024
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.
Distributed To: 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, District of Columbia, Wisconsin
Agency Last Updated: May 14, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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