MINI — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-19

BMW MINI high-voltage battery cell module has bent or damaged electrode sheets due to improper manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-19
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corp.
Models affected	MINI Cooper SE and others
Units affected	27
Defect	① In the high-voltage battery cell module, due to improper manufacturing, a piece of the electrode sheet (positive electrode) may bend, damaging the separator. This can lead to a short circuit inside the cell module, and in the worst case, may result in a fire. ② In the high-voltage battery cell module, due to improper manufacturing, a piece of the electrode sheet (negative electrode) may bend, damaging the separator. This can lead to a short circuit inside the cell module, a check control message will be displayed, and the high-voltage battery charge will be limited to a maximum of 30%.
Recall number	外3921
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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