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MINI John Cooper Works by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the MINI John Cooper Works (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 2 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare MINI John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works | 2 | 30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 John Cooper Works | 2 | 30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2025 John Cooper Works | 3 | 26–30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2024 John Cooper Works | 5 | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2023 John Cooper Works | 5 | 25–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2022 John Cooper Works | 5 | 25–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2021 John Cooper Works | 6 | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2020 John Cooper Works | 4 | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2019 John Cooper Works | 8 | 24–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2018 John Cooper Works | 6 | 24–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2017 John Cooper Works | 4 | 25–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2016 John Cooper Works | 2 | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 John Cooper Works | 6 | 25–29 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
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 John Cooper Works recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any MINI John Cooper Works year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 15V628000 — Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module, reported Oct 7, 2015; model years 2015, 2016
- 15V450000 — Structure: Body, reported Jul 17, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other MINI models
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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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