MINI Minie Recall R/2024/279: Check High-Voltage Battery F56 BEV, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jul 2024
- Launched
- 509
- vehicles in the UK
- MINI 0061520800 / 0061530800
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Minie vehicles built between 2 June 2020 and 5 December 2023. The seal on the high voltage battery housing may allow moisture to penetrate the battery and allow a fault to develop resulting in a check control message being displayed in some cases the High Voltage battery could switch off even when driving. The dealer will check the seal and if required replace any faulty components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seal on the high voltage battery housing may allow moisture to penetrate the battery and allow a fault to develop resulting in a check control message being displayed in some cases the High Voltage battery could switch off even when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Check High-Voltage Battery F56 BEV Defect: On affected vehicles the seal on the high voltage battery housing may allow moisture to penetrate the battery and allow a fault to develop resulting in a check control message being displayed in some cases the High Voltage battery could switch off even when driving. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the seal will be checked and if required replace any faulty components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a check control message being displayed in some cases the High Voltage battery could switch off even when driving.
The Fix
The dealer will check the seal and if required replace any faulty components.
Are You Affected?
Minie built between 2 June 2020 and 5 December 2023 may be included. MINI estimates 509 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 MINI 0061520800 / 0061530800 or the DVSA reference R/2024/279. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aceman, MinieReplace the high-voltage battery cell module | Urgent | R/2024/499 | |
| MinieProgramming control units (SME) | Urgent | R/2024/337 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | Urgent | R/2025/322 | |
| Mini CountrymanChecking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48 | Urgent | R/2025/268 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | Urgent | R/2025/187 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2024/248 on 14 Jun 2024, for replace rear door panel. The one launched after it was R/2024/337 on 4 Sep 2024, for programming control units (SME). You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/279, launched 8 July 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.