MINI Cooper Recalls (2021, 2025, 2026)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2021, 2025, 2026 MINI Cooper has 5 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve seat belts (2), driver assistance (1), brakes (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Cooper keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the MINI Cooper have?
- 2025-2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V616)
September 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles · Seat BeltsThe torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 BMW X1 Stability Control Control Module Recall (24V697)
September 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles · Driver AssistancePlease 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
- 2023-2025 BMW 740I Brake Control Module Recall (24V104)
February 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · BrakesPlease 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
- 2021 BMW 230I Seat Belt Recall (21V554)
July 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles · Seat BeltsThe passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.
- 2021 MINI Cooper Curtain Air Bag Recall (20V283)
May 20, 2020 · 76 vehicles · Air BagsDue 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.
Risk: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.
Which Cooper parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 23,108 |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 309 |
| Brakes | 1 | 266,716 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 76 |
Which Cooper model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 21V554000 (seat belts), 20V283000 (air bags) |
| 2025 | 3 | 25V616000 (seat belts), 24V697000 (driver assistance), 24V104000 (brakes) |
| 2026 | 1 | 25V616000 (seat belts) |
How do I check my Cooper for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 MINI Cooper campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized MINI dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Cooper owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | Electrical System (3), Tires (1), Steering (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | Engine (1) |
| 2026 | 2 | Electrical System (2), Visibility/Wiper (1), Visibility (1) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
The night of October 24th, while I was driving my CID back screen went to black and there were messages displayed in white color. Bootloader 11.035.000/ FFW 1.8.3 Dec 5 2017 Next line is displayed HWEL:42E5 2.1.5 Followed by a large white bar This display stays on even after lock the car.
2021 MINI Cooper owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11438250
Tire model is: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z 225/35R18 87Y. Failure started when vehicle turned the "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" alert on while driving. Pressure started to drop from 32 lbs to 16 lbs in about 15 minutes.
2021 MINI Cooper owner, Tires, NHTSA complaint 11480654
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.
2025 MINI Cooper owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11659864
Can a recall make your Cooper a lemon in California?
Owners of a MINI Cooper often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
More MINI Cooper lemon law pages
All MINI recalls · 2021 MINI Cooper lemon law · 2025 MINI Cooper lemon law · 2026 MINI Cooper lemon law
Other MINI models with recalls
- Cooper: 5 recalls
- Cooper Convertible: 1 recall
- Cooper S: 5 recalls
- Cooper S Clubman: 1 recall
- Cooper SE: 3 recalls
- Countryman: 4 recalls
- Countryman S ALL4: 5 recalls
- Countryman SE ALL4: 1 recall
- Jcw Convertible: 1 recall
- Jcw Countryman ALL4: 1 recall
Frequently asked questions about MINI Cooper recalls
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer MINI Cooper vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 25V616000, filed September 17, 2025.
How do I check my MINI Cooper for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my MINI Cooper?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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