MINI problems, recalls & safety data
Every MINI model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
4,448
NHTSA owner complaints
45
recall campaigns
11
defect investigations
10
models with problem data
MINI models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper | 2,173 | 16 | 27 |
| MINI Cooper S | 1,720 | 12 | 23 |
| MINI Cooper Convertible | 123 | 2 | 7 |
| MINI Cooper Countryman | 107 | 3 | — |
| MINI Cooper S Convertible | 97 | 2 | 4 |
| MINI Cooper Clubman | 94 | 3 | 2 |
| MINI Countryman | — | — | 7 |
| MINI JCW | — | — | 6 |
| MINI Countryman S ALL4 | — | — | 5 |
| MINI Cooper S Clubman | — | — | 5 |
| MINI Cooper SE | — | — | 3 |
| MINI JCW Convertible | — | — | 3 |
| MINI Clubman | — | — | 3 |
| MINI JCW Clubman | — | — | 3 |
| MINI Cooper S Countryman | — | — | 2 |
| MINI John Cooper Works | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across MINI vehicles
Steering 1,614Air Bags 773Engine 700Electrical System 552Power Train 437Engine and Engine Cooling 320Visibility 141Seats 130
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- BMW Safety Act ViolationsAudit Query AQ15004 · opened Sep 24, 2015 · closed Oct 2, 2017
- International Autos, Inc. / Mini RecallAudit Query AQ15003 · opened Aug 18, 2015 · closed Aug 23, 2016
- Engine compartment firePreliminary Evaluation PE11036 · opened Oct 11, 2011 · closed Jun 11, 2012
- Loss of power steering assistEngineering Analysis EA11005 · opened May 4, 2011 · closed Jan 5, 2016
- Loss of Power Steering AssistPreliminary Evaluation PE10038 · opened Sep 24, 2010 · closed May 10, 2011