NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Mini Cooper Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Mini Cooper has 3 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 2025 Mini Cooper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Mini Cooper owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Mini Cooper, describing incidents dated April 23, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11659864 · Filed
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.”
Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
NHTSA #25V616000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported September 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,571 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 13, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 23, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
NHTSA #24V697000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported September 18, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 309 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 13, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Integrated Brake System Malfunction
NHTSA #24V104000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice
Reported February 12, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 266,716 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 28, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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 model years
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