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2021 MINI Cooper Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2021 MINI Cooper, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
7
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
26–108
MPGe combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2021 MINI Cooper

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 21V554000 Reported 21,537 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…

  2. Curtain (air bags) and 2 other components

    NHTSA 20V283000 Reported 76 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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 Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at…

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 MINI Cooper have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“No incident occurred. On October 18th we received a high voltage battery recall notice for this car. Apparently there were some thermal events (fires) and BMW has released software to help protect the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Digital instrument cluster of electric Mini SE (includes speedometer and battery/range information) turns off without warning while driving and does not turn back on until car is powered down for over”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2024 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, Cooper Hardtop 2 door, Cooper Hardtop 4 door, Cooper S Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined26–108 MPGe
City / Highway23–115 / 32–100
FuelElectricity, Premium
EPA classMinicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engine3/4 cyl, 1.5/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (A1); Automatic (AM-S7); Manual 6-spd

Compare MINI Cooper model years

Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Cooper model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 MINI Cooper06
2002 MINI Cooper3187
2003 MINI Cooper2320
2004 MINI Cooper2282
2005 MINI Cooper2372
2006 MINI Cooper1200
2007 MINI Cooper1117
2008 MINI Cooper1115
2009 MINI Cooper1151
2010 MINI Cooper292
2011 MINI Cooper183
2012 MINI Cooper166
2013 MINI Cooper147
2014 MINI Cooper734
2015 MINI Cooper656
2016 MINI Cooper128
2017 MINI Cooper328
2018 MINI Cooper08
2019 MINI Cooper212
2020 MINI Cooper27
2021 MINI Cooper27
2022 MINI Cooper06
2023 MINI Cooper07
2024 MINI Cooper01
2025 MINI Cooper31
2026 MINI Cooper12

Checking a specific 2021 MINI Cooper

How do I know if my 2021 MINI Cooper has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 MINI Cooper; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V283000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other MINI models

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.