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Mini Cooper SE recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Mini Cooper SE, covering model years 2020 to 2024. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2020–2024)
  • most complaints: 2023 (5 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 24V612000 (reported Aug 15, 2024)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (16.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mini Cooper SE complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 6, or 83.3%. Next come 2022 (1).

Mini Cooper SE complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mini Cooper SE complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202210000
202351000
All model years61000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mini Cooper SE components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (66.7% of all 6), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Forward Collision Avoidance (1).

Components named most often in Mini Cooper SE complaints (top 6)
Components named most often in Mini Cooper SE complaints (top 6)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System466.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System233.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance116.7%
Service Brakes116.7%
Suspension116.7%
Wheels116.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mini Cooper SE recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cooper SE, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2024. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Mini Cooper SE recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 3 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 24V612000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

    Model years 2020–2024

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

    Consequence:
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V302000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2020–2024

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

    Consequence:
    A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V554000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2021

    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 Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    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).

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mini Cooper SE questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mini Cooper SE have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mini Cooper SE, covering model years 2020 to 2024. The most recent, 24V612000, was reported on August 15, 2024 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Mini Cooper SE model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 5 of the 6 complaints in NHTSA’s file (83.3%). The next is 2022 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mini Cooper SE complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 66.7% of all 6. Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Forward Collision Avoidance (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mini Cooper SE?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mini dealer.

How many Mini Cooper SE complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.