The Lemon IndexMini Cooper recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2025 Mini Cooper, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 30
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2026 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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
- Airbags · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2020–2021
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.
76 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V283000
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2020
The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad.
683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V634000
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- Steering · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2019
The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V601000
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2018 · model year 2019
The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall.
5,309 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V465000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · 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
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2016–2017
When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out.
16,883 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V222000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
3,506 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V914000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2016–2017
The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed.
15,455 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V747000
- Steering · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2016
A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V887000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2015 · model years 2014–2015
During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS).
38 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V739000
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2015 · 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
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2014–2016
Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash.
6,073 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V628000
- Body structure · recall issued Jul 2015 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers.
30,456 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V450000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2015 · 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
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard.
13,130 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V034000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2014–2015
During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park.
1,928 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V789000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
846 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V721000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2014
The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
5,805 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V619000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly.
27 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V422000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2012 · 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
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2009 · model year 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE …
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2005
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2008 · model years 2007–2008
BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2008 · model year 2005
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Cooper?
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 the Mini Cooper have?
30 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 56.
Which Mini Cooper year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 7 campaigns. 2015: 6, 2025: 4, 2016: 4.
What are most Mini Cooper recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 30 campaigns. Then engine (4) and lights (3).
What is the newest Mini Cooper recall?
Brakes, filed Jul 2026 (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.
What is the biggest Mini Cooper recall?
NHTSA 24V104000 (stability control, Feb 2024) covers 266,716 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
How do I check if my Mini Cooper has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mini dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mini Cooper: problems and best years · All Mini recalls · Recall check
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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