NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Mini Cooper

The 2020 Mini Cooper has 2 NHTSA recalls and 6 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mini dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2020 Mini Cooper. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #20V283000

Reported May 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Defect description

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 (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. 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.

Safety consequence

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Free manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI 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.safercar.gov.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #19V634000

Reported August 28, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI 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.safercar.gov.

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