Model year 2024 · Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars

2024 MINI Cooper: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 MINI Cooper at 27–32 mpg combined (gas versions) and 110 MPGe combined with 114 miles of EPA-rated range across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

27–32

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as COOPER S, COOPER SE.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a MINI dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 MINI Cooper recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 MINI Cooper, newest first.

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery thermal: Management: Software

NHTSA 24V612000 Reported Aug 15, 2024

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 12,535 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery

NHTSA 24V302000 Reported Apr 29, 2024

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 145 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 MINI Cooper fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 MINI Cooper EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cooper Convertible	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	29/38/32 mpg	—	$2,550	274
Cooper Convertible	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/38/31 mpg	—	$2,650	283
Cooper Hardtop 2 door	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	29/38/32 mpg	—	$2,550	274
Cooper Hardtop 2 door	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/38/31 mpg	—	$2,650	283
Cooper Hardtop 4 door	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	29/38/32 mpg	—	$2,550	274
Cooper Hardtop 4 door	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/38/31 mpg	—	$2,650	283
Cooper S Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/36/30 mpg	—	$2,750	293
Cooper S Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/27 mpg	—	$3,050	329
Cooper S Hardtop 2 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/38/31 mpg	—	$2,650	280
Cooper S Hardtop 2 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/27 mpg	—	$3,050	330
Cooper S Hardtop 4 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/38/31 mpg	—	$2,650	280
Cooper S Hardtop 4 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/27 mpg	—	$3,050	330
Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door	Electric (135 kW DCPM)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	119/100/110 MPGe	114 mi 30.7 kWh/100 mi	$700	0

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 MINI Cooper crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 MINI Cooper NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2024 Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 MINI Cooper owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 MINI Cooper, most recently on May 13, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 MINI Cooper complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine and engine cooling	1
Service brakes	1
Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other MINI Cooper model years

MINI Cooper by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Cooper	31 mpg	—	—	—
2026 Cooper	30–32 mpg	1	3	—
2025 Cooper	30–32 mpg	4	6	—
2023 Cooper	27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe	2	12	—
2022 Cooper	26–32 mpg · 110 MPGe	2	9	—
2021 Cooper	26–31 mpg · 108 MPGe	4	7	—
2020 Cooper	29–31 mpg · 108 MPGe	4	13	—
2019 Cooper	26–32 mpg	2	17	—
2018 Cooper	26–32 mpg	0	8	—
2017 Cooper	26–32 mpg	3	34	—
2016 Cooper	26–32 mpg	4	51	4/5
2015 Cooper	27–32 mpg	6	74	4/5

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Other 2024 MINI models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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