Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars, Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
2023 MINI John Cooper Works: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 MINI John Cooper Works at 25–29 mpg combined across 5 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined mpg
25–29
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
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.
2023 MINI John Cooper Works recalls
We could not find the 2023 MINI John Cooper Works in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 MINI John Cooper Works 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCW Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 24/30/26 mpg | $3,150 | 338 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/31/26 mpg | $3,150 | 339 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 24/33/27 mpg | $3,050 | 322 |
| John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/34/29 mpg | $2,850 | 307 |
| John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 22/31/25 mpg | $3,300 | 348 |
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.
2023 MINI John Cooper Works crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 MINI John Cooper Works (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.
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2023 MINI John Cooper Works owner complaints
We could not match the 2023 MINI John Cooper Works to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other MINI John Cooper Works model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
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| 2027 John Cooper Works | 30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 John Cooper Works | 30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2025 John Cooper Works | 26–30 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2024 John Cooper Works | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2022 John Cooper Works | 25–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2021 John Cooper Works | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2020 John Cooper Works | 26–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2019 John Cooper Works | 24–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2018 John Cooper Works | 24–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2017 John Cooper Works | 25–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2016 John Cooper Works | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 John Cooper Works | 25–29 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
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Other 2023 MINI models
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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