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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 MINI COUNTRYMANPart: 5A9 BE 45 (left-side) / 5A9 BE 46 (right-side)Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Brand or manufacturer
- MINI
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V340000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety