NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Mini Cooper SE Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Mini Cooper SE has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mini dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Mini Cooper SE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 Mini Cooper SE owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Mini Cooper SE, describing incidents dated January 30, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11639742 · Filed

    I’m unable to take the car to a dealer, which is over 100 miles away, while the range of the EV is less than that. Plus I’m almost [XXX], just had hip replacement surgery. I’ve contacted the dealer, Mini US and BMW America many times and they refuse to help despite they caused the problem. I want…

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High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit

NHTSA #24V612000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery Thermal — Management — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,535 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 14, 2024

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

Safety consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

High Voltage Battery Damage from Water Intrusion

NHTSA #24V302000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported April 29, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 145 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 30, 2024

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

Safety consequence

A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Mini Cooper SE model years

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