MINI Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 45 safety recalls and 4,982 owner complaints across 25 MINI models, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Pick a model, then a year.
45
safety recalls
4,982
owner complaints
25
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about MINI models
- Cooper2,235
- Cooper S1,782
- Cooper Convertible173
- Cooper S Convertible138
- Cooper Clubman116
- Cooper Countryman107
- Countryman104
- Cooper S Clubman90
- Clubman80
- Cooper S Countryman43
All MINI models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubman | 2012–2024 | 3 | 80 |
| Cooper | 2001–2026 | 27 | 2,235 |
| Cooper Clubman | 2008–2014 | 2 | 116 |
| Cooper Clubman S | 2008 | 0 | 34 |
| Cooper Convertible | 2005–2026 | 7 | 173 |
| Cooper Countryman | 2011–2013 | 0 | 107 |
| Cooper Coupe | 2012–2013 | 0 | 8 |
| Cooper Roadster | 2012–2013 | 0 | 5 |
| Cooper S | 2002–2025 | 23 | 1,782 |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2008–2021 | 5 | 90 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2005–2012 | 4 | 138 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2011–2012 | 2 | 43 |
| Cooper S US | 2009–2011 | 0 | 14 |
| Cooper SE | 2020–2024 | 3 | 6 |
| Cooper US | 2007–2009 | 0 | 18 |
| Cooper Works | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Countryman | 2014–2025 | 7 | 104 |
| Countryman S ALL4 | 2025–2026 | 5 | 2 |
| Countryman SE ALL4 | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Jcw | 2007–2020 | 6 | 16 |
| Jcw Clubman | 2008–2012 | 3 | 5 |
| Jcw Convertible | 2010–2021 | 3 | 0 |
| Jcw Countryman ALL4 | 2025–2026 | 1 | 1 |
| John Cooper Works | 2015–2016 | 2 | 0 |
| Paceman | 2013–2015 | 0 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.