Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V283000 Reported May 20, 2020

Air bags may not deploy in rollover

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 76 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V283000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
76
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V283000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V283000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V283000?

NHTSA recall 20V283000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on May 20, 2020. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy in rollover. The recall affects approximately 76 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V283000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.