MINI Aceman, Minie Recall R/2024/499: Replace The High-voltage Battery Cell Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 203
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061960800 0061970800
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Aceman, Minie vehicles built between 21 February 2024 and 9 October 2024. Specific cell modules of the High Voltage (HV) battery may not have been produced according to specification. The dealer will replace replacement of the affected cell module of the High Voltage (HV) battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Specific cell modules of the High Voltage (HV) battery may not have been produced according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace the high-voltage battery cell module Defect: On affected vehicles specific cell modules of the High Voltage (HV) battery may not have been produced according to specification. Remedy: Replacement of the affected cell module of the High Voltage (HV) battery 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 replacement of the affected cell module of the High Voltage (HV) battery.
Are You Affected?
Aceman, Minie built between 21 February 2024 and 9 October 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 203 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 0061960800 0061970800 or the DVSA reference R/2024/499. 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, Cooper SEHigh-Voltage battery cell module J01 J05 | Urgent | R/2024/366 | |
| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
| MinieProgramming control units (SME) | Urgent | R/2024/337 | |
| MinieCheck High-Voltage battery F56 BEV | Urgent | R/2024/279 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | Urgent | R/2025/322 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2024/453 on 8 Nov 2024, for rework front end threaded connection (MINI). The one launched after it was R/2025/165 on 1 May 2025, for hV battery cell module MINI J01 J05. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/499, launched 17 December 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.