MINI Mini Countryman Recall R/2024/248: Replace Rear Door Panel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051900500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Mini Countryman vehicles built between 18 January 2024 and 27 March 2024. The armrest on the rear door trim may not be secured to the correct specification which could damage side air bag during deployment. The dealer will replace the affected rear door trim. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The armrest on the rear door trim may not be secured to the correct specification which could damage side air bag during deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace Rear Door Panel Defect: On affected vehicles the armrest on the rear door trim may not be secured to the correct specification which could damage side air bag during deployment Remedy: On affected vehicles the affected rear door trim will be replaced
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected rear door trim.
Are You Affected?
Mini Countryman built between 18 January 2024 and 27 March 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 8 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with MINI, 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 MINI.
- Book with any franchised MINI dealer, quoting the campaign code 0051900500 or the DVSA reference R/2024/248. See how to get a MINI recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini CountrymanFront seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2025/399 | |
| Mini CountrymanChecking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48 | Urgent | R/2025/268 | |
| Mini CountrymanRework front end threaded connection (MINI) | Low | R/2024/453 | |
| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini Clubman, Mini CountrymanThe micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged | Urgent | R/2022/090 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2022/090 on 30 Mar 2022, for the micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged. The one launched after it was R/2024/279 on 8 Jul 2024, for check High-Voltage battery F56 BEV. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/248, launched 14 June 2024. 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.