Structure: interior panels: door
- Component
- Structure: interior panels: door
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-05-15
- Owners notified
- 2024-05-14
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Safety risk
A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.