Mini Cooper S Clubman recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 20, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2020–2021 Mini, BMW — 6 models

Recall number

20V283000

Brand / firm

Mini, BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 76 units

Why it was recalled

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.