The problem
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.
The risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 20V-283 (20V283000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| Report date | May 20, 2020 |
| Owners notified | July 17, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 76 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 20V-283 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.