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NHTSA recall 23V-337 (23V337000)

electrical system recall reported May 11, 2023 - about 97,933 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
23V337000
Also written as
23V-337
Reported
May 11, 2023
Vehicles affected
~97,933
Component
electrical system

What is being recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Why it is dangerous

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-337 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Mini Cooper Clubman - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Mini Cooper S - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Mini Cooper - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Mini JCW - 2009, 2010, 2011

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.