MINI Mini Countryman Recall R/2024/453: Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- MINI - 0072690200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Mini Countryman vehicles built between 30 May 2024 and 30 May 2024. The screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required. The dealer will replace the screws if necessary and correctly torqued. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI) Defect: On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required. Remedy: The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rework front end threaded connection (MINI).
The Fix
The dealer will replace the screws if necessary and correctly torqued.
Are You Affected?
Mini Countryman built between 30 May 2024 and 30 May 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 1 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 MINI - 0072690200 or the DVSA reference R/2024/453. 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 | |
| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| Mini CountrymanReplace rear door panel | 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 | Urgent | R/2022/090 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2024/415 on 24 Oct 2024, for hydraulic brake system unit replacement. The one launched after it was R/2024/499 on 17 Dec 2024, for replace the high-voltage battery cell module. You can also see every MINI recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/453, launched 8 November 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.