Recall 23V337 covers 97,933 2007-2014 MINI Cooper and Clubman vehicles for a corroded footwell control module. Repair will be free once available.
MINI is recalling 97,933 2007-2014 Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, and Jcw vehicles sold or registered in cold-weather states because the driver footwell electronic control module can corrode from water and road salt. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire, and the MINI dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The Footwell Control Module in these 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, and Jcw vehicles is an electronic control box in the driver's side footwell. It helps manage electrical functions tied to the body of the vehicle, so it needs a dry, stable location and clean electrical connections.
On affected vehicles, water and road salt can reach the module over time. Salt-belt conditions, winter road treatment, the vehicle layout, and age can let corrosion build on the module and its connections. Once corrosion reaches the electronics, the module can short-circuit instead of carrying current normally. BMW's filing says that short circuit can lead to a thermal event.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a symptom to tell you the module has become corroded or that an electrical short has started.
Who's affected?
Spans Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Clubman, and Jcw across eight model years, all tied to the Footwell Control Module electrical system.
| 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2008 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2011 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2007 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2011 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2014 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2011 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2010 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2009 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2010 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2012 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman | electrical system |
| 2013 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2012 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2010 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2009 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2008 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2007 MINI Jcw | electrical system |
| 2009 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2012 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2007 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| 2008 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2013 MINI Cooper S | electrical system |
| 2013 MINI Cooper | electrical system |
| Units affected | 97,933 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire in affected 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, and Jcw vehicles. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer inspection and follow MINI's recall instructions until the final repair is ready. Repair will be free at any franchised MINI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, or Jcw is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter BMW mailed on May 13, 2024, if you have not received one.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer and ask whether the free sunroof-drain, footwell, and FRM inspection is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 23V337 when you call, and explain that water and road salt corrosion in the driver's side footwell can lead to an electrical short-circuit.
- Call MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 with questions about timing or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
Once MINI opens the dealer repair, a MINI technician will inspect the sunroof drains, the interior footwell area, and the footwell module, called the FRM. Depending on the inspection results, the technician will replace the affected components. The final dealer repair will be free once available. If you already paid for an FRM replacement and related work tied to this condition before the recall notification, BMW Group's standard reimbursement plan provides a way to claim documented expenses. Keep repair orders, invoices, and proof of payment for the reimbursement request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 11, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| May 11, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 3, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 3, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 13, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V337?
Recall 23V337 covers 97,933 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, and Jcw vehicles where corrosion from water and road salt can short-circuit the electronic control module in the driver's side footwell. An electrical short-circuit can increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S, or Jcw is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MINI is included in recall 23V337. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer and reference recall 23V337. The dealer will inspect the sunroof drains, footwell area, and FRM, then replace covered components as needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost. MINI dealers will perform the recall inspection and any covered component replacement free of charge for vehicles included in recall 23V337.
Is it safe to drive my MINI before the recall repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The listed risk is that a short-circuit in the driver's side footwell area can increase fire risk. Check your VIN, call a MINI dealer if your vehicle is included, and ask what to do before the inspection.
What if I bought this MINI used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the owner letter that MINI mailed on May 13, 2024, check your VIN and use recall 23V337 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V337000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-825-1525 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V337 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V337000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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