Model year 2025 · Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars

2025 MINI Cooper: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 MINI Cooper at 30–32 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

30–32

NHTSA overall rating

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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 CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S.

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.

2025 MINI Cooper recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2025 MINI Cooper, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V422000 Reported Jul 1, 2026

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected: 428 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Front: Retractor

NHTSA 25V616000 Reported Sep 17, 2025

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 1,571 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V697000 Reported Sep 18, 2024

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module; Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
Units affected: 309 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V104000 Reported Feb 12, 2024

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected: 266,716 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 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.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 MINI Cooper fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.

2025 MINI Cooper EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cooper Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/37/30 mpg	$2,750	287
Cooper Hardtop 2 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/39/32 mpg	$2,550	274
Cooper Hardtop 4 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/39/32 mpg	$2,550	276
Cooper S Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	26/36/30 mpg	$2,750	292
Cooper S Hardtop 2 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/39/32 mpg	$2,550	275
Cooper S Hardtop 4 door	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	28/39/32 mpg	$2,550	273

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.

2025 MINI Cooper crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 MINI Cooper (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2025 MINI Cooper owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 MINI Cooper, most recently on Sep 30, 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 2025 MINI Cooper complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2
Service brakes, hydraulic	2
Electrical system	1
Engine	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1
Service brakes	1
Structure: Body	1
Vehicle speed control	1
Visibility/wiper	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	—
2024 Cooper	27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe	2	2	—
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 2025 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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