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2025 Mini Cooper
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2025 Mini Cooper

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Complaints filed

4

Reports to NHTSA, 2025

Safety recalls

3

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

32

EPA estimate

Known issues

Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (75% of 4 reports), followed by engine (25%).

Service Brakes75% · 3 reports
Engine25% · 1 report

Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11639045, ODI 11635797, ODI 11622332.

Individual complaint reports(4)

Showing the 4 most recent reports
EngineMay 2025 · ODI 11659864Details +

I had to take my car in to get serviced. The engine was rumbling loud and shaking. When they inspected the car, they found that one of the lower motor mounts was loose. BMW/Mini Service center of Dallas informed me that the bolt mounting the mount was “not tightened to factory specifications.”

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
Apr 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Service BrakesJan 2025 · ODI 11639045Details +

The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11639045 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJan 2025 · ODI 11635797Details +

It has been almost 1 year and there is no remedy available for the important safety recall campaign no. 24V-104: Integrated Brake (IB) Module.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Feb 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11635797 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesOct 2024 · ODI 11622332Details +

The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11622332 at NHTSA →

Recalls(3)

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Dec 2024 · 24V104000Details +

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · 24V697000Details +

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Seat Belts · 25V616000Details +

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

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A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Cooper S Hardtop 4 door2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283932
Cooper S Hardtop 2 door2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283932
Cooper Hardtop 4 door2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283932
Cooper Hardtop 2 door2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283932
Cooper S Convertible2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263630
Cooper Convertible2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive273730

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2025 Mini Cooper: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Mini Cooper?

Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Mini Cooper. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2025 Mini Cooper?

The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (75% of complaints) and engine (25%).

How many recalls does the 2025 Mini Cooper have?

3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2025 Mini Cooper, covering components such as electronic stability control (esc). Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Mini Cooper get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Mini Cooper between 30 and 32 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.