MINI COOPER (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper models due to brake lights turning off when turn signals are on, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling specific 2016-2017 MINI Cooper models because their brake lights sometimes turn off when turn signals are active. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners will get free reprogramming to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226230-mini-cooper-2017-brake-light-issue-may-cause-confusion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226230-mini-cooper-2017-brake-light-issue-may-cause-confusion · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V222000
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“MINI Cooper 2017: Brake Light Issue May Cause Confusion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226230-mini-cooper-2017-brake-light-issue-may-cause-confusion. Based on NHTSA recall #17V222000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V222000).
Why it’s dangerous
When a vehicle brakes and turn signals are activated, the inner brake light may turn off. This creates confusion for other drivers who might not see the brake light, potentially increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman, and JCW Clubman models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk when braking with turn signals on.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman, or JCW Clubman. The issue occurs when braking with turn signals on, causing the inner brake light to go out.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MINI Customer Service
Call 1-866-825-1525 to schedule free reprogramming of the brake lighting system.
What NHTSA says to do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may turn off when turn signals are active while braking, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman, or JCW Clubman model.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 to schedule free reprogramming of the brake lighting system.
Contact MINI
We’ve drafted a message you can send MINI to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V222000 — MINI MINI Hello, I own a MINI that is covered by recall 17V222000 from MINI. The official recall notice states: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V222000 (March 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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