MINI Cooper S recalls and problems
23 recalls and 1,783 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
1,783
Crashes reported
42
Fires reported
101
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MINI Cooper S by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cooper S | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Cooper S | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Cooper S | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Cooper S | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Cooper S | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Cooper S | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Cooper S | 4 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Cooper S | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Cooper S | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Cooper S | 2 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Cooper S | 3 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Cooper S | 4 | 59 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Cooper S | 3 | 119 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Cooper S | 4 | 168 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Cooper S | 4 | 249 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 Cooper S | 1 | 186 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Cooper S | 2 | 314 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Cooper S | 2 | 247 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Cooper S | 2 | 217 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 Cooper S | 1 | 83 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported MINI Cooper S problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 680 | |
| Engine | 336 | |
| Air Bags | 281 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 189 | |
| Electrical System | 175 | |
| Power Train | 115 | |
| Visibility | 64 | |
| Unknown or Other | 49 | |
| Seats | 38 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
All MINI Cooper S recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-422 | Jul 1, 2026 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5… |
| 24V-697 | Sep 18, 2024 | 2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW… |
| 24V-104 | Feb 12, 2024 | 2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 23V-337 | May 11, 2023 | 2007–2013 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or… |
| 21V-554 | Jul 21, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4… |
| 20V-283 | May 20, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and… |
| 19V-634 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2020 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. |
| 18V-465 | Jul 11, 2018 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. |
| 18V-248 | Apr 18, 2018 | 2007–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M… |
| 17V-222 | Mar 31, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. |
| 16V-914 | Dec 20, 2016 | 2017 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8… |
| 16V-747 | Oct 17, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce… |
| 15V-739 | Nov 9, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Seats, Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured… |
| 15V-660 | Oct 15, 2015 | 2002–2005 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. |
| 15V-628 | Oct 7, 2015 | 2014–2016 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and… |
| 15V-450 | Jul 17, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. |
| 15V-205 | Apr 6, 2015 | 2005–2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S… |
| 14V-789 | Dec 15, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. |
| 12V-008 | Jan 11, 2012 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw… |
| 09V-474 | Dec 15, 2009 | 2010 | Equipment | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles for failing comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 08V-657 | Dec 12, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 mini cooper s vehicles. |
| 04V-348 | Jul 12, 2004 | 2004 | Tires | On certain passenger vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system has not been correctly programmed. |
| 03V-086 | Mar 10, 2003 | 2003 | Suspension | On certain vehicles, the lower screw connection of the rear struts to the chassis may fail. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the MINI Cooper S?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 MINI Cooper S has the most reports (314). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper S have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering MINI Cooper S model years 2002–2017, 2019–2021, 2025.
What are the most common MINI Cooper S problems?
Owners report steering, engine, air bags problems most often.