Every MINI Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
MINI has 21 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 19 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve high-voltage battery, visibility and seat belts. Enter your registration to check your MINI; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised MINI dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
MINI's own recall list looks short because many MINI recalls are filed under BMW references, so a MINI owner should also check the BMW recall check for shared campaigns such as the diesel EGR cooler recalls. Among recalls filed under MINI, the electric MINI stands out: R/2024/337 reprogrammed control units on the MINI Electric, covering 24,633 vehicle-records, and high-voltage battery recalls make up the largest group since 2020; see our electric car recalls page. The new generation of MINI has had early recalls, including an integrated braking system recall on the Aceman and Cooper (R/2024/385) and a wiper wiring harness recall on the hatchbacks (R/2025/263). In 2026, R/2026/284 adapted the emission control system on older Countryman and Paceman diesels, covering 18,410 vehicle-records. MINI recalls tend to arrive soon after a model's launch. Any MINI retailer can check your VIN.
Latest MINI Recalls
These are the newest MINI recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
21 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Aceman, Minie 3DRReplacing the windscreen J01 J05 | 23 | Book soon | R/2026/361 | |
| Countryman, PacemanAdaption measure for the emission control system R60 / R61 N47T | 18,410 | Low | R/2026/284 | |
| Mini Aceman, Minie 3DRCheck the interior mirror holder replace if necessary | 320 | Book soon | R/2026/250 | |
| CountrymanSeat belt rear outer seats | 490 | Urgent | R/2025/444 | |
| 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini CountrymanFront seat belt retractor | 1,346 | Urgent | R/2025/399 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | 14 | Urgent | R/2025/322 | |
| 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door HatchWiper wiring harness MINI F65 F66 F67 | 10,808 | Book soon | R/2025/263 | |
| Mini CountrymanChecking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48 | 141 | Urgent | R/2025/268 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | 34 | Urgent | R/2025/187 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | 107 | Urgent | R/2025/165 | |
| Aceman, MinieReplace the high-voltage battery cell module | 203 | Urgent | R/2024/499 | |
| Mini CountrymanRework front end threaded connection (MINI) | 1 | Low | R/2024/453 | |
| 3 Door Hatch - ICE, Aceman BEV, CountrymanHydraulic brake system unit replacement | 41 | Urgent | R/2024/415 | |
| Aceman, Cooper SEHigh-Voltage battery cell module J01 J05 | 23 | Urgent | R/2024/366 | |
| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | 17,683 | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| MinieProgramming control units (SME) | 24,633 | Urgent | R/2024/337 | |
| MinieCheck High-Voltage battery F56 BEV | 509 | Urgent | R/2024/279 | |
| Mini CountrymanReplace rear door panel | 8 | Urgent | R/2024/248 | |
| Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini Clubman, Mini CountrymanThe micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged | 1,441 | Urgent | R/2022/090 | |
| Mini Countryman, Mini PacemanRisk of fire | 19,168 | Urgent | R/2013/077 | |
| R52Directional control may be lost | 13 | Book soon | R/2008/082 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
MINI Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The Mini, Mini Countryman and Mini Aceman have the most MINI recall references since 2015.
- Mini6
- Mini Countryman6
- Mini Aceman5
- Countryman3
- Mini 5- Door Hatch3
- Aceman3
- Minie3
- Minie 3DR2
- 3 Door2
- Paceman1
- 3 Door Hatch - ICE1
- Aceman BEV1
- Cooper SE1
- Cooper1
- Cooper 3DR1
- Cooper 5DR1
- Mini Electric1
- Mini Clubman1
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with MINI by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has MINI Had?
Since 2020 MINI has launched 19 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 2.06 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.
The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of MINI cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common MINI Recall Faults
Recent MINI recalls most often involve high-voltage battery, visibility and seat belts.
- High-voltage battery8
- Seat belts3
- Fire risk3
- Visibility3
- Brakes2
- Software2
- Airbags1
- Doors and latches1
- Emissions1
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 14% of MINI recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest MINI Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent MINI recall is R/2024/337 (programming control units (SME)), covering about 24,633 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI MinieProgramming control units (SME) | 24,633 | Urgent | R/2024/337 | |
| MINI Countryman, PacemanAdaption measure for the emission control system R60 / R61 N47T | 18,410 | Low | R/2026/284 | |
| MINI Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | 17,683 | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| MINI 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door HatchWiper wiring harness MINI F65 F66 F67 | 10,808 | Book soon | R/2025/263 | |
| MINI Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini Clubman, Mini CountrymanThe micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged | 1,441 | Urgent | R/2022/090 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A MINI Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised MINI dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with MINI.1
| MINI customer or recall line | 0800 777 114 (Customer Information Services (BMW Group, recalls)) |
| customer.information@mini.co.uk | |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026 |
Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MINI Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do MINI Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My MINI With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My MINI Letter Mean?
It is MINI's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
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.
- Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).