UK Vehicle Recall Check
Mini is the BMW Group's premium small-car brand, built in Oxford and Cowley for the UK and global markets. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file for your Hatch, Clubman, Countryman or Mini Electric.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Mini shares many engine and platform components with BMW, and as a result several Mini recall campaigns mirror those on the BMW range — including EGR-cooler programmes on diesel models, Takata airbag-inflator replacements on earlier generations, and various electrical-system campaigns. Because used Minis trade hands frequently in the UK, recall letters often never reach the current keeper. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Mini Centre, free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Mini? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Mini, including the Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SE, John Cooper Works, Hatch (3-door), Hatch (5-door), Convertible, Clubman, Countryman, Paceman, Coupé, Roadster, Mini Electric and Aceman. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
EGR cooler coolant-leak recall on selected diesel Minis (shared with the wider BMW Group programme), addressing a rare smouldering risk under the engine cover.
High-voltage battery inspection campaign on the all-electric Cooper SE, addressing a potential battery-cell defect on selected production batches.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering multiple older Mini model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Mini safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Countryman | Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats |
| Sept 2025 | MINI 5- DOOR HATCH | Front Seat Belt Retractor |
| Sept 2025 | MINI CONVERTIBLE | Front Seat Belt Retractor |
| Sept 2025 | MINI COUNTRYMAN | Front Seat Belt Retractor |
| Sept 2025 | 3 Door Hatchback | Front Seat Belt Retractor |
| Sept 2025 | Mini Aceman | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| Sept 2025 | Mini Hatchback | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| Aug 2025 | MINI CONVERTIBLE | Wiper Wiring Harness MINI F65 F66 F67 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 Door Hatchback | Wiper Wiring Harness MINI F65 F66 F67 |
| Aug 2025 | MINI 5- DOOR HATCH | Wiper Wiring Harness MINI F65 F66 F67 |
| Jul 2025 | MINI COUNTRYMAN | Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48 |
| May 2025 | Mini Hatchback | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| May 2025 | Mini Aceman | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| May 2025 | Mini Hatchback | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| May 2025 | Mini Aceman | HV Battery Cell Module MINI J01 J05 |
| Dec 2024 | Aceman | Replace the high-voltage battery cell module |
| Dec 2024 | MINIe Hatchback | Replace the high-voltage battery cell module |
| Nov 2024 | MINI COUNTRYMAN | Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI) |
| Oct 2024 | Aceman BEV | Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement |
| Oct 2024 | 3 Door Hatch - ICE | Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement |
Every Mini check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Mini Cooper
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Mini Cooper
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Mini vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Cooper SE and the new Aceman EV are both UK-registered Minis and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including EV-specific recall campaigns.
Yes. The check works against any UK-registered VRM regardless of where the vehicle was built. UK-built Minis from Oxford and Cowley are covered identically to the Netherlands-built Countrymans.
Each BMW Group brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the BMW or Rolls-Royce pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Mini is part of BMW Group. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Mini maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.