BMW Mini Recall R/2014/131: Spare Wheel May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 Oct 2014
- Launched
- 1,163
- vehicles in the UK
- 0071120200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Mini vehicles built between 1 December 2013 and 30 September 2014. The emergency spare wheel mounting may gradually loosen due to vibration. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the flange nut on the mounting plate of the emergency spare wheel well. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The emergency spare wheel mounting may gradually loosen due to vibration. If the flange nut loosens completely the emergency spare wheel well with the spare wheel can suddenly separate from the vehicles underbody.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: The emergency spare wheel mounting may gradually loosen due to vibration. If the flange nut loosens completely the emergency spare wheel well with the spare wheel can suddenly separate from the vehicles underbody. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the flange nut on the mounting plate of the emergency spare wheel well.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel may become loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the flange nut on the mounting plate of the emergency spare wheel well.
Are You Affected?
Mini built between 1 December 2013 and 30 September 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 1,163 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0071120200 or the DVSA reference R/2014/131. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2014/068 on 28 Jul 2014, for engine emergency mode may be activated during driving. The one launched after it was R/2014/155 on 17 Nov 2014, for front seat backrest may not fully engage. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/131, launched 7 October 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.