Vehicle recall R/2024/453

MINI Countryman recall: Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI)

DVSA recall R/2024/453 names the MINI Countryman. It was launched 8 November 2024. It covers vehicles built 30 May 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/453
Launched: 8 November 2024
Issued by: MINI
Manufacturer reference: MINI - 0072690200
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.

The fix

The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
MINI Countryman	30 May 2024	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/415 Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement 24 October 2024, MINI Countryman
R/2024/385 Integrated Braking System 13 September 2024, MINI Cooper and One, MINI Countryman
R/2024/248 Replace Rear Door Panel 14 June 2024, MINI Countryman
R/2025/268 Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48 18 July 2025, MINI Countryman
R/2025/399 Front Seat Belt Retractor 23 September 2025, MINI Cooper and One, MINI Countryman
R/2025/444 Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats 23 October 2025, 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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