Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the MINI Cooper S, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2005 MINI Cooper S - 247 complaints in its first 8 years (314 to date)
- 2007 MINI Cooper S - 219 complaints in its first 8 years (249 to date)
- 2004 MINI Cooper S - 212 complaints in its first 8 years (247 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2002 MINI Cooper S - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (83 to date)
- 2010 MINI Cooper S - 49 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
- 2009 MINI Cooper S - 98 complaints in its first 8 years (119 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 MINI Cooper S | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 MINI Cooper S | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 MINI Cooper S | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 MINI Cooper S | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 MINI Cooper S | 18 | 13 | 4 |
| 2014 MINI Cooper S | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| 2013 MINI Cooper S | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper S | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| 2011 MINI Cooper S | 31 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010 MINI Cooper S | 59 | 49 | 4 |
| 2009 MINI Cooper S | 119 | 98 | 3 |
| 2008 MINI Cooper S | 168 | 146 | 4 |
| 2007 MINI Cooper S | 249 | 219 | 4 |
| 2006 MINI Cooper S | 186 | 138 | 1 |
| 2005 MINI Cooper S | 314 | 247 | 2 |
| 2004 MINI Cooper S | 247 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 MINI Cooper S | 217 | 155 | 2 |
| 2002 MINI Cooper S | 83 | 32 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series,... |
| 24V697000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 24V104000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 23V337000 | 2007-2013 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper... |
| 21V554000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4... |
| 20V283000 | 2020-2021 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door... |
| 19V634000 | 2020 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. |
| 18V465000 | 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. |
| 18V248000 | 2007-2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li,... |
| 17V222000 | 2016-2017 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. |
| 16V914000 | 2017 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1... |
| 16V747000 | 2016-2017 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper... |
| 15V739000 | 2014-2015 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI... |
| 15V660000 | 2002-2005 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. |
| 15V628000 | 2014-2016 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and... |
| 15V450000 | 2014-2015 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door... |
| 15V205000 | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI... |
| 14V789000 | 2014-2015 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October... |
| 12V008000 | 2007-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER... |
| 09V474000 | 2010 | Equipment | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 08V657000 | 2007-2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. |
| 04V348000 | 2004 | Tires | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. |
| 03V086000 | 2003 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. |