MINI — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-06-05

MINI car high-voltage battery cells have internal damage due to improper manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-05
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corp.
Models affected	MINI Cooper SE and others
Units affected	8
Defect	In the cell modules of the high-voltage battery, due to improper manufacturing management, some battery cells have internal damage. As a result, during use, lithium may come into contact with the positive electrode, causing conduction and a short circuit, and if use is continued, in the worst case, there is a risk of fire.
Recall number	外-4013
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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