The 2020 MINI Cooper SE has 3 recalls, all centered on the high-voltage battery system, with fire risk being the most serious concern across all three.
Two recalls involve electrical faults in the high-voltage system that can cause a short circuit. This can result in sudden loss of drive power, battery overheating, or a fire, and the risk of fire can persist even when the vehicle is parked and switched off. A third recall involves the battery housing, which may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery pack and potentially causing a stall or fire.
At a glance
What can fail
A high-voltage system problem can cause a short circuit, resulting in loss of power to the wheels and/or high-voltage battery overheating. A warning message displays on the instrument panel.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for a software update that corrects the high-voltage system issue.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery or high voltage system may develop a short circuit, which can cause electrical faults.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a software update at no charge to address the electrical system issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery housing may not be properly sealed, allowing water to enter and potentially damage the battery.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, then repair it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
