Recall 24V612 affects 12,535 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Se vehicles for a high-voltage battery short circuit. Software update is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 12,535 2020-2024 Cooper Se vehicles because faults in the high voltage battery or high voltage system can create a short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and MINI dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The high voltage battery in a 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Se stores the electricity that drives the car. The battery software monitors that pack and the related high voltage system for faults, including isolation problems, which means electrical energy is not staying contained where it belongs. The system depends on the battery and software working together to keep high voltage power controlled.
In NHTSA campaign 24V612, MINI says affected vehicles were built with a high voltage battery that was not produced to specification. Faults can occur in the battery or high voltage system and lead to a short circuit. BMW found isolation faults during vehicle analysis after reported thermal events, then reviewed vehicle data and production records to identify the affected group.
The warning sign is a message on the vehicle display. If that warning appears, treat it as a battery or high voltage system fault and contact a MINI dealer before continuing normal driving.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2020-2024 Cooper Se model years, all tied to the same high-voltage traction battery software.
| 2023 MINI Cooper Se | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2024 MINI Cooper Se | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 MINI Cooper Se | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2021 MINI Cooper Se | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2020 MINI Cooper Se | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 12,535 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. The vehicle displays a warning message to the driver, so treat that message as a reason to stop and call the dealer. If it appears, park outside and away from structures until the software update is complete. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Se is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the free high-voltage battery software update that addresses short-circuit faults.
- Park outside and away from structures if the vehicle displays a warning message, and keep it there until the software update is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if MINI mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V612 when you call.
- Ask MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464 about next steps if the warning message appears before your appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a MINI technician updates the vehicle software that monitors the high voltage battery and high voltage system. The software update and labor are free under recall 24V612. If a warning message appears before the appointment, park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the update is complete. MINI is not offering reimbursement for repairs paid before the owner letter, because the filing says a separate payment process is not necessary.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| August 15, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| August 15, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 7, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 7, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 14, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V612?
Recall 24V612 covers 12,535 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Se vehicles with faults in the high-voltage battery or high-voltage system that can cause a short circuit and increase fire risk. MINI dealers will provide the software update for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Se is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V612. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the free software update. If a warning message appears before the repair, park outside and away from structures.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and MINI dealers will provide the software update free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024.
Is it safe to drive my MINI Cooper Se before the repair?
The recall notice does not tell every affected owner to stop driving. If a warning message appears in the vehicle, park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed, then call a MINI dealer for repair instructions.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a warning message displayed in the vehicle. The recall repair addresses faults in the high-voltage battery or high-voltage system that can lead to a short circuit. Call MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464 or a franchised MINI dealer if that warning appears.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V612000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-275-6464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V612 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V612000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →