MINI Cooper recalls

22 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

25V616000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,571unitsSep 202524V697000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallPlease refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement309unitsSep 202424V104000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement267KunitsFeb 202423V337000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.ElectricalReplacement98KunitsMay 202321V554000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.Seats & beltsFree replacement22KunitsJul 202120V283000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallDue to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag…Air bagsFree replacement76unitsMay 202019V634000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad.Body & latchesFree repair683unitsAug 201919V601000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSteering recallThe steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually…Steering & suspensionFree replacement32unitsAug 201918V465000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement5,309unitsJul 201817V222000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallWhen the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update17KunitsMar 201716V914000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.Air bagsFree replacement3,506unitsDec 201616V747000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as…Seats & beltsFree replacement15KunitsOct 201615V739000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallDuring a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral…Air bagsFree replacement38unitsNov 201515V660000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSteering recallThe affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.Steering & suspensionFree repair86KunitsOct 201515V628000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallDue to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash.Air bagsFree replacement6,073unitsOct 201515V450000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers.Body & latchesFree repair30KunitsJul 201515V205000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallDue to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function…Air bagsFree replacement92KunitsApr 201515V034000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEquipment recallThe affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard.EquipmentFree replacement13KunitsJan 201514V789000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallDuring service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may…Engine & powertrainFree software update1,928unitsDec 201414V721000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeats recallIn the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.Seats & beltsFree repair846unitsNov 201414V619000 · BMW OF North America, LlcTires recallThe spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.TiresFree replacement5,805unitsOct 201414V422000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly.Air bagsFree replacement27unitsJul 2014