Recall 24V340 affects 9 2025 MINI Countryman vehicles for loose rear door armrest brackets. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 9 2025 Countryman vehicles because the rear side door armrest support bracket was not secured correctly on the recalled vehicles, so the armrest can detach during air bag deployment. A loose armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or interfere with the thorax air bag, and MINI dealers will secure the bracket free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear side door panel on the 2025 MINI Countryman carries the armrest and the thorax air bag area for rear-seat side-impact protection. The armrest support bracket is the metal or structural piece behind the trim that holds the armrest to the door panel. In normal use, that bracket keeps the armrest fixed so it stays clear of occupants and air bag deployment.
On affected vehicles, supplier production placed the bracket screws in the wrong position. The screws were present, but the attachment did not meet MINI's specification, leaving the bracket less secure than designed. In a crash with air bag deployment, the bracket can loosen enough for the armrest to detach, contact a rear-seat occupant, or interfere with the thorax air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. Normal driving noise or vibration was considered during BMW's review, but the recall problem is the armrest attachment during a crash, not a symptom an owner can reliably spot.
Who's affected?
Both listed components point to the same rear side door panel, with body structure and side air bag coverage listed separately.
| 2025 MINI Countryman | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2025 MINI Countryman | side air bag |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 MINI Countryman crossover is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached rear armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or keep the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Schedule the door panel replacement before carrying passengers in the rear seat. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 MINI Countryman is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the free rear door-panel replacement that secures the armrest support bracket for thorax air bag deployment.
- Bring any dealer paperwork you have, and reference recall number 24V340 when you call.
- Avoid carrying rear-seat passengers until the door-panel repair is complete.
- Call MINI customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a MINI technician replaces the left and right rear side door panels. That work addresses the armrest support bracket concern in the rear door panel, where the armrest can detach during air bag deployment if the bracket was not secured correctly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Because the vehicles were not sold from dealer inventory, MINI says reimbursement is not being offered for this campaign.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| May 14, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 15, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V340?
Recall 24V340 covers 9 2025 MINI Countryman vehicles, including Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4, with rear side door armrest support brackets that are not secured correctly. During air bag deployment, an armrest can detach, strike a rear seat occupant, or interfere with the thorax air bag.
What should I do if my 2025 MINI Countryman is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V340. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule replacement of the left and right rear side door panels. Reference recall number 24V340 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and MINI dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels free of charge. BMW customer service is available at 1-800-525-7417.
Is it safe to drive my MINI Countryman before the repair?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive order. The safety issue is tied to a crash with air bag deployment, where a detached rear door armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or interfere with the thorax air bag. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
Why did MINI not mail owner letters for this recall?
MINI did not mail owner letters because the recalled vehicles had not been sold from dealer inventory. A VIN check still matters if you are reviewing a 2025 MINI Countryman for purchase or service. If the VIN is included, the dealer repair is free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V340000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V340 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V340000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →