MINI Aceman, Cooper SE Recall R/2024/366: high-Voltage Battery Cell Module J01 J05, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061870800 0061990800 0061080900
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Aceman, Cooper SE vehicles built between 21 November 2023 and 5 August 2024. A cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. The dealer will replace the defective cell module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. In the worst case this may lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: High-Voltage Battery Cell Module J01 J05 Defect: On affected vehicles a cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. In the worst case this may lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles the defective cell module will be replaced. The affected vehicles must not have their batteries charged until rectified.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective cell module.
Are You Affected?
Aceman, Cooper SE built between 21 November 2023 and 5 August 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 23 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 0061870800 0061990800 0061080900 or the DVSA reference R/2024/366. 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 | |
| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| 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/2024/385 on 13 Sep 2024, for integrated braking system. The one launched after it was R/2024/415 on 24 Oct 2024, for hydraulic brake system unit replacement. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/366, launched 16 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.