2020–2024 MINI Cooper Se Electrical System Recall 24V612000
NHTSA recall 24V612000 covers about 12,535 2020–2024 MINI Cooper Se vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 15, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V612000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery thermal, management, software)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper Se | 2020–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 15, 2024
- Owner notification
- Oct 14, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 24V612000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V612000 is open, call any MINI dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V612000?
NHTSA recall 24V612000 covers about 12,535 2020–2024 MINI Cooper Se vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 15, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V612000?
NHTSA's record for 24V612000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A short circuit increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V612000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any MINI dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V612000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V612000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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