Is the 2024 MINI Cooper S a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 MINI Cooper S ranks #17 of 19 among Cooper S model years (Complaint Index 11/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 MINI Cooper S?

The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints) and hvac (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,625 miles.

Does the 2024 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2024 MINI Cooper S in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 MINI Cooper S?

EPA rates the 2024 MINI Cooper S at 27.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2024 MINI Cooper S Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2024 MINI Cooper S has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #17 highest of 19 Cooper S model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 11/100; #17 of 19 Cooper S years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 1; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2019; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 27.5; 23.5 city / 33 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2024 MINI Cooper S recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 MINI Cooper S fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 23.5 MPG
Highway: 33 MPG
Combined: 27.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,900; 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.

2024 compared with other Cooper S years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2021	No verdict	0	0	2	27.5
2022	No verdict	6	1	0	27.5
2024	No verdict	11	1	0	27.5
2025	No verdict	22	3	3	32

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 MINI Cooper S a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 MINI Cooper S ranks #17 of 19 among Cooper S model years (Complaint Index 11/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 MINI Cooper S?: The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints) and hvac (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,625 miles.
Does the 2024 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2024 MINI Cooper S in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 MINI Cooper S?: EPA rates the 2024 MINI Cooper S at 27.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.