Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V299000 Reported May 25, 2011

Controls and displays/fmvss 101-incorrect symbols

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Electrical System · 75 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V299000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
75
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 2011

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 mini cooper clubman and cooper s clubman vehicles manufactured from february 8, 2011, through may 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." these vehicles are equipped with a european specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet u.s. Requirements.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an abs system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the abs letters. as such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the abs, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

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 11V299000 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 11V299000

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

What is recall 11V299000?

NHTSA recall 11V299000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on May 25, 2011. It addresses: Controls and displays/fmvss 101-incorrect symbols. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V299000 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.