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2021 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 43% |
| Tires | 14% |
| Airbags | 14% |
| Steering | 14% |
| Fuel system | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
21V554000 Jul 2021 Seat Belts
Defect. 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 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Conve
Risk. During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
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 customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
20V283000 May 2020 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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 air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Risk. If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
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 1-866-825-1525.
Manufacturer communications 46
Mini filed 46 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle,…
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the…
- REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | No |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 28 / 37 / 31 | Premium | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 37 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 26 / 34 / 29 | Premium | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 32 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 115 / 100 / 108 | Electricity | $700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2014–2024 Mini Cooper, 38.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 485K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 238K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 158K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 76K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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