6 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, the integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge for owners.
The welds inside the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power assist for the brakes and lose function in the rear brakes. The antilock brake system and the dynamic stability control system may also stop working properly. To fix the problem, BMW dealers will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, dealers will replace the integrated brake system, and this repair is free of charge for owners.
BMW is recalling certain X1, X2, and MINI models because of a problem with the sensor that detects a rollover, located inside the airbag control unit. If the vehicle is in a rollover crash, this problem could mean the head airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and other safety systems don't activate the way they're supposed to.
MINI is recalling certain Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW hardtop 2-door vehicles because the rear side trim panels may have been installed without a crash pad. Without this pad, rear seat passengers have an increased risk of injury if the vehicle is in a side-impact crash. Because of this missing part, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for side impact protection.
On certain BMW and MINI vehicles, the crankshaft sensor may be installed with incorrect firmware. This incorrect firmware can prevent the sensor from properly reading signals from the crankshaft reluctor ring. As a result, the vehicle may stall while it is being driven. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge, to correct the problem.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 2019–2025 MINI Cooper S. 5 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW, Mini Integrated Brake System May Malfunction" (NHTSA campaign 26V422000), reported Jul 1, 2026.
The 2025 MINI Cooper S has the most, with 3 recalls. The 2019 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 6 MINI Cooper S recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised MINI dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: