How many recalls does Mini have?

NHTSA has 33 Mini recall campaigns on record across 3 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.

Which Mini has the most recalls?

The Mini Cooper has the most recall campaigns of any Mini model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Mini reliable when it comes to recalls?

Mini scores 64 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 14 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Mini for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Mini. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Mini Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

64/100

Below-average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 75% of makes we track.

Mini scores 64 out of 100 (grade B) for recall severity, which ranks it 14 of 52 makes and better than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 33 Mini recall campaigns across 3 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 266,716 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Mini model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Mini recalls by year

Mini recalls by affected system

Air Bags

9 Engine And Engine Cooling

9 Electrical System

7 Seat Belts

7 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

4 Service Brakes

4 Structure

4 Steering

How Mini compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Mini is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#11	Nissan	B 65	209
#12	Audi	B 65	165
#13	Bentley	B 65	29
#14	Mini	B 64	33
#15	Jaguar	B 62	80
#16	Volvo	B 60	75
#17	Infiniti	B 60	61

All Mini models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Cooper	B 65	25	266,716	2010-2026
Countryman	C 47	13	266,716	2011-2026
Clubman	A 87	9	97,933	2010-2021

Recent Mini recalls

2 Series Oct 21, 2025 · 1,024 vehicles · NHTSA 25V717000
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been…
X1 Sep 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles · NHTSA 25V616000
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 fro…
2 Series Sep 25, 2024 · 7 vehicles · NHTSA 24V711000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may …
5 Series Sep 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles · NHTSA 24V697000
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 Coun…
Cooper Aug 15, 2024 · 12,535 vehicles · NHTSA 24V612000
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 cir…
Countryman May 15, 2024 · 9 vehicles · NHTSA 24V340000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, a…
Cooper Apr 29, 2024 · 145 vehicles · NHTSA 24V302000
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 th…
5 Series Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · NHTSA 24V104000
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 …

Common questions about Mini recalls

How many recalls does Mini have?: NHTSA has 33 Mini recall campaigns on record across 3 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
Which Mini has the most recalls?: The Mini Cooper has the most recall campaigns of any Mini model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Mini reliable when it comes to recalls?: Mini scores 64 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 14 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Mini for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Mini. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.