BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electrical hatchbacks as a consequence of a producing problem that might trigger short-circuits within the EVs’ battery packs.
The Cooper SE is an all-electric model of the three-door Mini hatch that was launched for the 2020 mannequin yr. The recall contains 12,535 autos from that mannequin yr as much as 2024. These autos might have battery packs that weren’t produced in response to specs, in response to the NHTSA.
2020 Mini Cooper SE
Faults in these battery packs may trigger short-circuits, which in flip may result in overheating and, in uncommon instances, a “thermal occasion,” even when the car is parked and turned off, recall paperwork mentioned. BMW is conscious of two buyer complaints that could be associated to this problem, however doesn’t know of any associated accidents or accidents.
The treatment is a free software program replace, but it surely should be carried out at a dealership. BMW expects to mail notification letters telling prospects when to take their vehicles to dealerships to have this finished Oct. 7, 2024. House owners may contact Mini customer support at 1-866-275-6464 with any questions.
2020 Mini Cooper SE
That is the second latest battery-related recall of the Mini Cooper SE, though the earlier recall was a lot smaller. In April, 145 vehicles from mannequin years 2020 to 2024 have been recalled due to potential battery-pack water injury that posed a fireplace danger.
The Cooper SE acquired a variety and effectivity increase for the 2022 mannequin yr, however typically held the road on pricing all through its manufacturing run, making it one in all a shrinking variety of reasonably priced EVs. It is due to get replaced by an electrical model of the redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper hatch, which shall be offered alongside a first-ever electrical model of the Mini Countryman crossover.