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Buying a used 2025 MINI Cooper S? Check these 3 recalls first
All three open recalls on this year involve braking: two campaigns for loss of brake power assist and one requiring inspection of the integrated brake system, which may fail. None is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The three unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA cluster on the same system — service brakes, with hydraulic and electronic stability control mentions and one forward collision avoidance report — so recalls and complaints point in the same direction.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN-level proof all three brake recalls were closed out
- Ask if the integrated brake system inspection was done and what it found
- Check for brake, ESC or collision-warning lights during a cold start and drive
- Open recalls are repaired free at any MINI dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 MINI Cooper S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW and MINI vehicles may lose brake assist power | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | critical |
| BMW, MINI brake system can lose power assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| BMW, MINI integrated brakes may fail, need inspection | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |
| Stability Control | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |