Mini Cooper EV recalled due to fire risk

Mini Australia has recalled 1408 examples of the Cooper SE, due to a software fault which could cause the electric hatchback to catch fire.

“The high-voltage battery management software has insufficient protections for short circuit events. As a result, if a short circuit occurs it could lead to a vehicle fire whilst driving or parked,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, and bystanders, and/or damage to property.”

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• A total of 1408 vehicles built between 2020 and 2023 are affected
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
• The recall notice is attached here

If you own an affected Cooper SE, you’ll need to contact an authorised Mini dealer to have the vehicle’s software updated, free of charge.

“The new software includes a diagnostic function that reliably detects a battery malfunction and discharges the high-voltage battery to a level where a fire risk is not possible,” the company says in its recall notice.

If you have further questions, you can contact the BMW Group’s Australian recall hotline on 1800 243 675, or visit Mini’s recall portal.

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