MINI model-year index

Cooper

Start with the year on the registration. Each year opens live recall campaigns and owner reports, alongside source-backed problem files.

Listed year span
2015 to 2026
Model years
12
Documented files
5
Federal records
Live on each year

Source-backed problem files

Documented MINI Cooper conditions

Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.

Safety recallImmediate safety action

2015 MINI Cooper · Transmission & driveline

MINI Cooper transmission software can allow vehicle rollaway

NHTSA campaign 14V789000 lists the 2015 MINI Cooper for a condition in which mINI Cooper transmission software can allow vehicle rollaway.

“2015 MINI Cooper transmission software problem”“MINI Cooper not in Park when driver exits”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection

2020 to 2021 MINI Cooper · Safety restraints

Air bag system safety defect

Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

“airbag warning light is on”“air bag recall”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection

2019 MINI Cooper · Engine & cooling

Engine may stall or the vehicle may lose power

The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall.

“car shuts off while driving”“engine suddenly loses power”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection

2017 MINI Cooper · Electrical & software

Exterior lights may not operate correctly

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

“headlight stopped working”“tail lights stay off”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection

2025 to 2026 MINI Cooper · Safety restraints

Seat belt may not restrain an occupant

The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

“seat belt will not latch”“seatbelt keeps coming loose”
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