Vehicle recall R/2021/294

MINI Cooper and One recall: Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube

DVSA recall R/2021/294 names the MINI Cooper and One. It was launched 16 August 2021. It covers vehicles built 6 November 2000 to 24 August 2001.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/294
Launched: 16 August 2021
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0016230100
Vehicles: 2,028 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube.

The fix

Fit a modified fuel filler tube assembly incorporating a ground wire.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
MINI Cooper and One (MINI)	6 November 2000 to 24 August 2001	2,028

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Other recalls for these models

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/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/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
R/2022/281 The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications 3 October 2022, MINI Cooper and One
R/2020/162 The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection 8 June 2020, MINI Cooper and One, BMW X1, BMW i3
R/2019/057 Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit 1 March 2019, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others

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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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