The worst 2021 MINI JCW Convertible problems
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Recalls 1
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
- Risk
- If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.
Recall number 20V283000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
- ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Oscillations in the electric drive can occur
- The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
- Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration
- The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or...
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Questions about the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible
Is the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 MINI JCW Convertible have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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