BMW Mini Recall R/2021/294: Static Electricity May Accumulate In The Fuel Filler Tube, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 2,028
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016230100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Mini vehicles built between 6 November 2000 and 24 August 2001. Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube. The dealer will fit a modified fuel filler tube assembly incorporating a ground wire. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE Defect: Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube. Remedy: Fit a modified fuel filler tube assembly incorporating a ground wire.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified fuel filler tube assembly incorporating a ground wire.
Are You Affected?
Mini built between 6 November 2000 and 24 August 2001 may be included. BMW estimates 2,028 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 0016230100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/294. 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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| MiniThe high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications | Urgent | R/2022/281 | |
| Mini, Mini Clubman, Mini CountrymanUndetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold | Urgent | R/2022/256 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series, Mini, Mini Clubman and 2 moreThe exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time | Low | R/2020/179 | |
| I3, Mini, X1The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection | Urgent | R/2020/162 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/288 on 9 Aug 2021, for the tandam vacuum/oil pump may fail. The one launched after it was R/2021/307 on 19 Aug 2021, for the steering column shaft could detach from the double joint. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/294, launched 16 August 2021. 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.