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2021 Mini JCW Convertible Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Mini JCW Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mini dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Mini JCW Convertible. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #20V283000

Reported May 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 76 vehicles

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Safety consequence

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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