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Mini Cooper

22 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V337000·2023-05-11

    BMW Recalls 2007-2014 MINI Cooper Models for Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling 2007-2014 MINI Cooper models because a short-circuit in the driver's footwell may cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for inspection and repair.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER CLUBMAN, COOPER, COOPER S, JCW
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V283000·2020-05-20

    BMW and MINI Recall Vehicles Due to Rollover Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 vehicles because a rollover sensor defect may prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COOPER S CLUBMAN, X1, X2, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V634000·2019-08-28

    2020 MINI Cooper and JCW Recalled for Missing Rear Crash Pads

    BMW is recalling 2020 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles because rear side trim panels may lack crash pads, increasing injury risk in side impacts.

    Product
    MINI — MINI JCW, COOPER, COOPER S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V601000·2019-08-14

    BMW and MINI Recall Vehicles Due to Steering Tie Rod Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1, X2, and MINI Cooper models because incorrectly assembled steering tie rods may break, causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI X1, X2, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V747000·2016-10-17

    BMW Recalls 2016-2017 Models for Driver Seat Belt Retraction Defect

    BMW is recalling approximately 15,455 vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not lock properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X1, COOPER S, COOPER CONVERTIBLE, 528I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V739000·2015-11-09

    BMW Recalls 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Vehicles for Airbag Calibration Issue

    BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles because incorrectly calibrated seat sensors may cause inappropriate airbag activation or deactivation during a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER, COOPER S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V628000·2015-10-07

    BMW Recalls 2014-2016 MINI and i3 Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling specific 2014-2016 MINI and i3 vehicles because the passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a low-speed crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COOPER, I3, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V450000·2015-07-17

    BMW Recalls 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Models for Side Impact Defect

    BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles because rear seats fail federal side impact safety standards, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS, COOPER S, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V205000·2015-04-06

    BMW Recalls 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Models Due to Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling 91,800 MINI Cooper vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash due to a faulty seat mat.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, COOPER, COOPER S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V619000·2014-10-03

    BMW Recalls 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop for Spare Wheel Nut Defect

    BMW is recalling 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles because the spare wheel nut may not be self-locking. This could allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V616000·2025-09-17

    2025 BMW X1 and related vehicles seat belt retractor defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2025–2026 BMW X1 and X2 vehicles, along with MINI Cooper and Countryman models, because the front seat belt retractors may be damaged and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI X2, COOPER, COUNTRYMAN S ALL4, COUNTRYMAN SE ALL4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V697000·2024-09-18

    BMW and MINI vehicles brake system failure integrated module welds break

    BMW and MINI are recalling certain 2023–2025 vehicles because welds in the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear brakes, and stability control. This increases crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE 740I, COOPER, X7, SPECTRE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V104000·2024-02-12

    Integrated brake system malfunction in 2023-2025 BMW and MINI vehicles

    BMW is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles due to integrated brake system malfunction. The defect may cause loss of power brake assist or ABS/DSC failure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X7, 530I, 750E, 760I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V554000·2021-07-21

    2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 X2 vehicles because the passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early, failing to comply with federal safety standards. The defective retractor could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW, TOYOTA COOPER SE, X1, 530I, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V465000·2018-07-11

    BMW and MINI Recall 5,309 Vehicles for Crankshaft Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW JCW, X2, COUNTRYMAN, CLUBMAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V222000·2017-03-31

    BMW Recalls 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman Vehicles for Brake Light Defect

    BMW is recalling 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman vehicles because the inner brake light may fail to illuminate when turn signals are active, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER S, COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V914000·2016-12-20

    BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce Recall for Air Bag Initiator Defect

    BMW is recalling 2016-2017 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag initiators may fail to ignite, preventing deployment and increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X1 SAV, 550I, M5, 535D
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V660000·2015-10-15

    BMW Recalls 2002-2005 MINI Cooper Vehicles for Steering Assist Loss

    BMW is recalling 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles because the power steering system may fail, requiring extra effort to steer and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER, COOPER S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V789000·2014-12-15

    MINI Cooper Recall for Transmission Software Rollaway Risk

    BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper vehicles because incorrect transmission software may allow the car to roll away if the driver exits without engaging Park.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER S, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V422000·2014-07-14

    BMW Recalls 2014 i3 and MINI Cooper for Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2014 i3 and MINI Cooper vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may not be assembled correctly, potentially preventing proper deployment in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI I3, COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V034000·2015-01-26

    MINI Cooper Recalled for Incorrect Tire Information Placard Weight Label

    BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles because the Tire Information Placard lists an incorrect maximum capacity weight, failing to comply with federal safety standards.

    Product
    MINI — MINI COOPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • EA11005 Engineering Analysis · steering
  • PE10038 Preliminary Evaluation · steering

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2007 · engine 201 complaints, median 52,860 mi
    Includes 9 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2008 · engine 159 complaints, median 54,667 mi
    Includes 11 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2006 · steering 111 complaints, median 70,250 mi
    Includes 7 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2007 · airbags 68 complaints, median 60,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2008 · airbags 64 complaints, median 63,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

252 manufacturer service bulletins across 6 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2010: 3.7/5 · 102 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2009: 3.7/5 · 152 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2008: 3.6/5 · 283 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2007: 3.5/5 · 383 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2006: 3.5/5 · 413 complaints · most complained-of: airbags

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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