1408 BMW Mini Cooper SE with a year range of 2020 to 2023 have been recalled.
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.
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.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised MINI dealer to update the vehicle’s software, free of charge.
All vehicles require an urgent software update.
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.
For more information, contact BMW Group Australia Recall Hotline via email info@bmw.com.au, by phone on 1800 243 675 or visit its website, mini.com.au/recalls
