BMW Mini Recall R/2014/155: Front Seat Backrest May Not Fully Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 2,836
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052600100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Mini vehicles built between 1 August 2014 and 30 September 2014. The back-rest adjustment mechanism on both front seats may be incorrectly set and display a large amount of play. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles adjust back rests to manufacturer's specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The back-rest adjustment mechanism on both front seats may be incorrectly set and display a large amount of play. This can cause the back rest to wobble and in the event of an accident the back rest may inadvertently fold backwards.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BACKREST MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE Defect: The back-rest adjustment mechanism on both front seats may be incorrectly set and display a large amount of play. This can cause the back rest to wobble and in the event of an accident the back rest may inadvertently fold backwards. Remedy: On affected vehicles adjust back rests to manufacturer's specifications.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the back rest to wobble and in the event of an accident the back rest may inadvertently fold backwards.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles adjust back rests to manufacturer's specifications.
Are You Affected?
Mini built between 1 August 2014 and 30 September 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 2,836 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 0052600100 or the DVSA reference R/2014/155. 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/2014/131 on 7 Oct 2014, for spare wheel may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2014/177 on 10 Dec 2014, for safety belt may not restrain occupant. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/155, launched 17 November 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.