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Buying a used 2022 MINI Cooper SE? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls, but both concern the high-voltage battery and both involve fire risk: a battery fault that can cause a fire, and water that can leak into the battery. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The complaint record is thin — a single owner report to NHTSA, in the fuel/propulsion system category, with no crashes, fires or injuries logged. Owner complaints are unverified reports.
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.
- Confirm both battery recalls were completed — ask for the dealer repair order.
- Ask about battery warning messages, charging faults or reduced range.
- Inspect around the battery and its seals for water intrusion or corrosion.
- 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 2022 MINI Cooper SE
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper SE battery fault can cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| MINI Cooper SE battery may leak water, fire risk | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |