Vehicle recall R/2020/290

MINI Countryman recall: Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit (R/2020/290)

DVSA recall R/2020/290 names the MINI Countryman. It was launched 14 December 2020. It covers vehicles built 9 March 2020 to 18 September 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/290
Launched: 14 December 2020
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0061650500
Vehicles: 627 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

The fix

Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
MINI Countryman	9 March 2020 to 18 September 2020	627

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/299 Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit 22 October 2020, MINI Countryman
R/2020/179 The exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time 17 August 2020, BMW 1 Series, MINI Cooper and One, BMW 2 Series and others
R/2020/136 If the head air bag is deployed the ignitor may separate from the inflator 18 May 2020, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, MINI Countryman
R/2019/288 The steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with the required spherical washer 1 April 2020, BMW 2 Series, MINI Countryman, BMW X1
R/2022/090 The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged 30 March 2022, MINI Cooper and One, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman
R/2022/256 Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. 22 August 2022, MINI Clubman, MINI Cooper and One, MINI Countryman

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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