Mini Cooper SE and Aceman recall: High-Voltage Battery Cell Module J01 J05
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles a cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. In the worst case this may lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Mini dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the defective cell module will be replaced. The affected vehicles must not have their batteries charged until rectified.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles a cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. In the worst case this may lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
On affected vehicles the defective cell module will be replaced. The affected vehicles must not have their batteries charged until rectified.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE | 21 Nov 2023 | 31 May 2024 | 22 |
| Aceman | 5 Aug 2024 | 5 Aug 2024 | 1 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 September 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.