MINI Mini, Mini Aceman Recall R/2025/165: hV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 May 2025
- Launched
- 107
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061160900
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Mini, Mini Aceman vehicles built between 20 November 2023 and 29 November 2024. Specific cells of the High Voltage battery may not have been produced according to specification. The dealer will replace affected cells of the High Voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Specific cells of the High Voltage battery may not have been produced according to specification. This could lead to the risk of a thermal event even when the vehicle is not in operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 Defect: On affected vehicles specific cells of the High Voltage battery may not have been produced according to specification. This could lead to the risk of a thermal event even when the vehicle is not in operation. Remedy: Affected cells of the High Voltage battery will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the risk of a thermal event even when the vehicle is not in operation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected cells of the High Voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
Mini, Mini Aceman built between 20 November 2023 and 29 November 2024 may be included. MINI estimates 107 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 0061160900 or the DVSA reference R/2025/165. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Aceman, Minie 3DRReplacing the windscreen J01 J05 | Book soon | R/2026/361 | |
| Mini Aceman, Minie 3DRCheck the interior mirror holder replace if necessary | Book soon | R/2026/250 | |
| 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door Hatch, Mini CountrymanFront seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2025/399 | |
| Mini, Mini AcemanHV battery cell module MINI J01 J05 | Urgent | R/2025/322 | |
| 3 Door, Mini, Mini 5- Door HatchWiper wiring harness MINI F65 F66 F67 | Book soon | R/2025/263 |
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2024/499 on 17 Dec 2024, for replace the high-voltage battery cell module. The one launched after it was R/2025/187 on 22 May 2025, for hV battery cell module MINI J01 J05. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/165, launched 1 May 2025. 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.