NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Mini JCW Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Mini JCW 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 2020 Mini JCW. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #19V634000

Reported August 28, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 683 vehicles

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact 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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