MINI 2020 MINI JCW Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 MINI JCW
Brand
MINI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 MINI JCW vehicles due to structure issues. Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026