MINI Minie Recall R/2024/337: Programming Control Units (SME), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 24,633
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061750800
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Minie vehicles built between 27 November 2018 and 4 January 2024. There is a software update available to improve the management of the high voltage battery in the event of an insulation fault. The dealer will update the battery management control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a software update available to improve the management of the high voltage battery in the event of an insulation fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Programming Control Units (SME) Defect: For certain vehicles there is a software update available to improve the management of the high voltage battery in the event of an insulation fault. Remedy: The battery management control software will be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: programming control units (SME).
The Fix
The dealer will update the battery management control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Minie built between 27 November 2018 and 4 January 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 24,633 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 0061750800 or the DVSA reference R/2024/337. 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 | |
| MinieCheck High-Voltage battery F56 BEV | Urgent | R/2024/279 | |
| Countryman, PacemanAdaption measure for the emission control system R60 / R61 N47T | Low | R/2026/284 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2024/279 on 8 Jul 2024, for check High-Voltage battery F56 BEV. The one launched after it was R/2024/385 on 13 Sep 2024, for integrated braking system. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/337, launched 4 September 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.