MINI HATCH — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-07

Mini car battery modules have misaligned anode-cathode layers

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-07
Manufacturer	MINI
Models affected	HATCH
Model year	Model year 2024
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect, the affected High Voltage battery modules were constructed with misaligned anode-cathode layers
Component	HATCH 2024 (J01/J05)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Contact your nearest Authorised MINI/BMW dealer
Recall number	0061160900
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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