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🧸 Product DE DK HR IE PT July 24, 2020

Mini — Clubman

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. Consequently, in the event of an accident in which the vehicle tips over its roof, the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries of the passengers.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2240 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about a problem with some Mini cars. A part inside the airbag system might not work right.

What's happening? If the car rolls over in an accident, the airbag might not open. This could hurt the people inside.

Does this affect me? This affects Mini cars in Germany, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, and Portugal.

What should I do? Ask your Mini dealer to check your car. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mini
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. Consequently, in the event of an accident in which the vehicle tips over its roof, the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries of the passengers. · Origin: Germany

First published
July 24, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001642

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mini — Clubman. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. Consequently, in the event of an accident in which the vehicle tips over its roof, the airbag might not properly deploy,...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 24, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, and Portugal.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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