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MINI Cooper by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the MINI Cooper (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 31 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 21 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare MINI Cooper years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cooper | 5 | 31 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Cooper | 6 | 30–32 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Cooper | 6 | 30–32 mpg | 4 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Cooper | 13 | 27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Cooper | 13 | 27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 12 | — |
| 2022 Cooper | 13 | 26–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 9 | — |
| 2021 Cooper | 13 | 26–31 mpg · 108 MPGe | 4 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Cooper | 7 | 29–31 mpg · 108 MPGe | 4 | 13 | — |
| 2019 Cooper | 12 | 26–32 mpg | 2 | 17 | — |
| 2018 Cooper | 12 | 26–32 mpg | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2017 Cooper | 12 | 26–32 mpg | 3 | 34 | — |
| 2016 Cooper | 12 | 26–32 mpg | 4 | 51 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Cooper | 16 | 27–32 mpg | 6 | 74 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest MINI Cooper recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any MINI Cooper year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V422000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module, reported Jul 1, 2026; model years 2025
- 25V616000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported Sep 17, 2025; model years 2025, 2026
- 24V697000 — Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module, reported Sep 18, 2024; model years 2025
- 24V612000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery thermal: Management: Software, reported Aug 15, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V302000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Apr 29, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V104000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module, reported Feb 12, 2024; model years 2025
- 21V554000 — Seat belts, reported Jul 21, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V283000 — Air bags: Side/window: Curtain, reported May 20, 2020; model years 2020, 2021
- 19V634000 — Structure, reported Aug 28, 2019; model years 2020
- 19V601000 — Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly, reported Aug 14, 2019; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other MINI models
Current and recent MINI models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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