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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
The 2021 MINI Cooper SE has 4 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery that can allow water intrusion or develop a short circuit, creating a fire risk even when the vehicle is parked and off.
The battery fire risk stems from two related problems: the battery housing may not be properly sealed, letting water in and potentially causing the battery to overheat or the vehicle to stall and lose power while driving, and separately, faults in the high-voltage system can produce a short circuit that also raises the fire risk. Both issues have been filed across multiple jurisdictions, but they describe the same core vulnerability in the battery and its surrounding electrical system.
The remaining recall covers seatbelt retractors. In a crash, the retractor mechanism may not function as designed, meaning the belt may not restrain the occupant properly and can increase the risk of injury.
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
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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.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery module may not seal properly, allowing water to enter. This could cause loss of power to the wheels or battery overheating, triggering a warning on the instrument panel.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery housing and other high-voltage battery components as needed to restore proper sealing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt retractor may unlock too early before the belt fully retracts, reducing crash protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
