2 recalls covering model years 2022, 2023. 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.
On certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE electric cars, a problem can develop in the high-voltage battery or the high-voltage system that powers the car. That problem can cause a short circuit, where electricity takes a wrong path, and a short circuit can start a fire. MINI is providing a software update that helps manage the battery. Until the update is done, watch the dashboard for any warning message.
The big battery pack under your electric MINI has a housing that may not have been sealed correctly at the factory. Water can get inside it. A battery with water damage can catch fire, or it can make the car suddenly stall while you are driving. BMW already sent an early warning letter about this safety risk in June 2024, followed by the full notice in October 2024. A dealer will inspect the battery, run a leak test, and fix or replace it if needed.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the MINI Cooper SE. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: