Recall 20V283000: 2020 BMW X1, 2020 BMW X2, 2020–2021 MINI Cooper +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 20, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 76
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
The risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 BMW X1
- 2020 BMW X2
- 2020 MINI Cooper
- 2021 MINI Cooper
- 2020 MINI Cooper S
- 2021 MINI Cooper S
- 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman
- 2021 MINI JCW Convertible
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V283000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 17, 2020
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags); Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (Airbags); Air bags:side/window:curtain (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology