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Buying a used 2020 MINI Cooper? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2020 MINI Cooper has 2 recalls focused on crash protection: potential airbag failure in a rollover and a missing rear trim crash pad. Its 6 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 2 involving electrical systems, 2 airbags, 1 power train and 1 fuel/propulsion system. The complaint record includes 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported. Those outcomes merit attention in the history review, but the supplied information does not attribute them to either recall.
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.
- Verify rollover airbag recall completion by VIN.
- Confirm installation of the recalled rear trim crash pad.
- Request records for airbag/electrical warnings and reported crash repairs.
- 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 2020 MINI Cooper
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X1/X2 and MINI airbags may fail in rollover | AIR Bags | high |
| MINI Cooper Rear Trim Missing Crash Pad | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 2 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |