YearToAvoid

2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

29/100

#6 most-complained of 8 Cooper S Convertible years

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

The 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 8 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 29 out of 100 — #6 highest of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (5 complaints, 63% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
8
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
20.5 city / 28.5 hwy

Top 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems

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

  1. Airbags5 (63%)
  2. Engine1 (13%)
  3. Steering1 (13%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (13%)
2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2009Mar 2012Jul 2014Aug 2014Oct 2014Jan 2015Jul 2015Apr 2018
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Apr 2018; peak Jun 2009 (1).

2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V205000Apr 6, 2015Airbags91,800 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

    Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.

    Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

  2. NHTSA 07V533000Nov 20, 2007Other320 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the tire size and corresponding tire pressure be indicated on the label and the label does not correspond to the actual tires mounted on the vehicle.

    Risk: Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature wear and tire damage which could lead to unfavorable driving conditions increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464.

2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20.5 MPG
Highway
28.5 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,375
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.

2007 compared with other Cooper S Convertible years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid10061124
2006Avoid8636124
2007Good298223.5
2008Caution577123.5
2009Good439128

All MINI Cooper S Convertible years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible ranks #6 of 8 among Cooper S Convertible model years (Complaint Index 29/100, verdict: Good). It has 8 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (5 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 26,750 miles.
Does the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible, most recently reported 2015, covering airbags and other.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
EPA rates the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375. 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.