The Lemon IndexMini recalls.
Every NHTSA recall on the Mini models we track, by model and year. Check yours by VIN.
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Recalls by model. Campaigns per model, all years.
Tap a model for every recall in one list. Models on sale for more years have had more time to collect recalls.
The biggest Mini recalls. By vehicles in the campaign, since 2010.
- Stability control · recall issued Feb 2024 · Cooper · model year 2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
266,716 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V104000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2023 · Cooper · model years 2007–2013
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
97,933 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V337000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2015 · Cooper · model years 2005–2006
Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
91,800 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V205000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2012 · Cooper · model years 2007–2011
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 CONVER…
90,368 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V008000
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2015 · Cooper · model year 2005
The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
86,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V660000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · Cooper · model years 2007–2012
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
47,806 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V248000
The newest Mini recalls.
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2026 · Cooper · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
428 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V422000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2025 · Cooper · model year 2025
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
1,571 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V616000
- Stability control · recall issued Sep 2024 · Cooper · model year 2025
Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.
309 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V697000
- Stability control · recall issued Feb 2024 · Cooper · model year 2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
266,716 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V104000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2023 · Cooper · model years 2007–2013
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
97,933 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V337000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2021 · Cooper · model year 2021
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
21,537 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V554000
Is one open on your Mini?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does Mini have?
30 NHTSA recall campaigns on the 1 Mini model we track, model years 2005–2025. A campaign that covers several models or years counts once.
What is the biggest Mini recall?
NHTSA 24V104000 (stability control, Feb 2024): 266,716 vehicles in the whole campaign, on the Cooper among the models we track. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
What is the newest Mini recall?
Filed Jul 2026 for the Cooper (NHTSA 26V422000): The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
How do I check a Mini for recalls by VIN?
Type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mini dealer: that shows whether a recall is still open on that car. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
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Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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