27 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Mini Cooper, across model years 2007–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Mini dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Cooper by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Mini Cooper model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (7); the 2010 drew the most owner complaints (202).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Mini Cooper model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | no data |
| 2008 | 3 | no data |
| 2009 | 3 | no data |
| 2010 | 4 | 202 |
| 2011 | 4 | 200 |
| 2012 | 2 | 182 |
| 2013 | 1 | 103 |
| 2014 | 7 | 49 |
| 2015 | 6 | 74 |
| 2016 | 4 | 50 |
| 2017 | 3 | 34 |
| 2018 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 | 13 |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls certain 2024-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must have brake system inspected by August 21, 2026.
BMW is recalling 2025 X1 vehicles with potentially damaged seat belt retractors that may not properly restrain occupants in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have front seat belt retractors replaced free by dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 models with potential brake failure. A broken weld in the brake system may cause loss of power assist or rear brakes, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2020-2024 MINI Cooper SE vehicles due to potential electrical short circuits that could cause fire. Owners must check for warning messages and contact dealers for free software updates.
BMW recalls 2020-2024 MINI Cooper SE vehicles with water-damaged high voltage batteries that could cause fire or vehicle stall. Owners must have battery inspected by dealers.
When the Mini Cooper recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 971 complaints with NHTSA about the Mini Cooper; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Mini Cooper complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 27 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Mini Cooper, covering model years 2007–2026. The most recent was issued Jul 1, 2026 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
The 2014 Mini Cooper has the most, with 7 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4), Seat Belts (3), Engine and Engine Cooling (3).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Mini dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Mini to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Mini dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.