MINI COOPER SE Recalls

The MINI Cooper SE has 5 recalls covering 2020–2024 model years, with the most serious being a high-voltage battery sealing defect on 2020–2024 three-door models where water can enter the battery housing, potentially causing the vehicle to stall or the battery to catch fire, including while parked. The short-circuit risk in the high-voltage system on 2020–2024 models is closely related: faults in the battery or high-voltage circuitry can produce a short circuit that raises the same fire risk. On 2021 three-door models specifically, an inadequate battery module seal allows water intrusion that can cut power to the wheels or cause the battery to overheat, with a warning message appearing on the instrument panel. The 2020 three-door has a parallel issue where a high-voltage system fault can cause a short circuit, also resulting in power loss or battery overheating. There is also a seatbelt concern on 2021 models, where the front seatbelt retractors may not function correctly in a crash, reducing restraint and raising the risk of injury.