How Do I Check for Recalls on My Mini?

If you are a Mini owner or are looking to buy a new Mini, and you would like to check for a recall on a specific model, but you are unsure of how this guide will be useful for you.

You like Mini cars because they have a reputation for being reliable and are reasonably priced. However, you would like to check for a recall on your Mini or a Mini you would like to by, but you are unsure of the process.

Luckily, it is possible to check recall and safety notices on Mini cars online on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website or by contacting Mini directly.

To find out how you can check for recall notices on your Mini, follow this simple guide.

Checking For Recalls On The NHTSA Website:

The simplest way to find out whether there is a recall or safety notice on your Mini or a Mini you would like to buy is to visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

The first step is to visit the website homepage and find the "Recalls" tab in the main navigation bar at the top of the page. Select the "Recall" tab to be transferred.

Once you have reached the "Recall" page, you need to enter your Mini's vehicle identification number as per the on-screen instructions.

Where To Find Your Vehicle Identification Number:

If you do not already know your Mini's vehicle identification number, you need to find it before checking if your car has any recalls.

You can find your car's identification number under the lower left of your vehicle's windshield or on your car's registration card.

Your vehicle registration number is 17 characters long.

Run a Recall Check:

Once you have successfully located your vehicle identification number, you can go ahead and run a recall check on your car.

Enter your 17-character number and press the search icon to run the check. This check will show any unrepaired recall notices that have occurred in the past 15 years or safety recalls from major light auto automakers.

However, the check will not show repaired safety recalls, international vehicle recalls, recalls that are more than 15 years old, and safety recalls conducted by small, non-major vehicle manufacturers.

Checking For Recalls By Contacting Mini:

While checking for recalls online is the quickest way to carry out the process, you can also check your Mini's recall by contacting the customer service team.

You can find the Mini customer service telephone number on the Mini website. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage until you see the "Legal" heading in the lower navigation bar. Under the "Legal" headling, select "Contact Us."

Once you have arrived on the "Contact Us" page, you should be able to see the contact telephone number.

If This Doesn't Work:

If you have followed each of these steps carefully, but you are still unsure of how to check for recalls on your Mini, you need to contact the Mini customer service team directly.

You can find the contact details for Mini on the GetHUman website.