Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Mini Cooper S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Mini Cooper S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V422000 Integrated Brake System Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V697000 Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V104000 Integrated Brake System Malfunction NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Mini Cooper S is rated average due to reported electronic stability control issues and brake system complaints, despite no severe widespread failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 10,000–25,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| Hydraulic Brake System | 15,000–30,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Forward Collision System | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS and ESC warning lights
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Unusual noises during braking
- Erratic forward collision alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Mini Cooper S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.