2020 MINI Cooper S Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
44/100
#11 most-complained of 19 Cooper S years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 MINI Cooper S has 5 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 44 out of 100 — #11 highest of 19 Cooper S model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25 city / 34 hwy
Top 2020 MINI Cooper S problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Steering1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (20%)
2020 MINI Cooper S recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V283000May 20, 2020Airbags76 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due 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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
- NHTSA 19V634000Aug 28, 2019Structure & Body683 vehicles
Structure
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
2020 MINI Cooper S fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 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.
2020 compared with other Cooper S years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 MINI Cooper S a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 MINI Cooper S ranks #11 of 19 among Cooper S model years (Complaint Index 44/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 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 2020 MINI Cooper S?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 4,714 miles.
- Does the 2020 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Cooper S, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 MINI Cooper S?
- EPA rates the 2020 MINI Cooper S at 29 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.