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2025 MINI Cooper Convertible Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

14/100

#7 most-complained of 8 Cooper Convertible years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Cooper Convertible model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 37 hwy

Top 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (100%)
  2. Structure & Body1 (100%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)

2025 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V616000Sep 17, 2025Seat Belts1,571 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:retractor

    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.

    Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

2025 MINI Cooper Convertible fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Cooper Convertible years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201620222025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Caution7113330
2022No verdict01031.5
2025No verdict141130

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible ranks #7 of 8 among Cooper Convertible model years (Complaint Index 14/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), structure & body (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints).
Does the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible, most recently reported 2025, covering seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible?
EPA rates the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.