2025 MINI Cooper S Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 MINI Cooper S has a complaint index of 22, ranking 15th out of 19 model years, with all 3 complaints tied to brakes and 3 active recall campaigns. No verdict has been assigned yet for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 Cooper S years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 28 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 MINI Cooper S problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (100%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report receiving recall notification 24V104000 for the integrated brake module but finding no repair part available at the dealer.
- Owners describe waiting close to a year with no remedy offered for the brake recall despite contacting their local dealer.
- Multiple owners state the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair on the Electronic Stability Control and hydraulic service brake system.
2025 MINI Cooper S recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V422000Jul 1, 2026Brakes428 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 24V697000Sep 18, 2024Brakes309 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control module
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please 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. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V104000Feb 12, 2024Brakes266,716 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
2025 MINI Cooper S fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 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 S years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 MINI Cooper S reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2025 MINI Cooper S, giving it a complaint index of 22, which ranks 15th out of 19 MINI Cooper S model years. All reported complaints involve brakes.
- Does the 2025 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 MINI Cooper S, all related to the integrated brake system, including campaigns 26V422000, 24V697000, and 24V104000.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 MINI Cooper S?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 100% of the 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 MINI Cooper S?
- The EPA rates the 2025 MINI Cooper S at 32 mpg combined, 28 mpg city, and 39 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $2,500.
- Is there a fix for the 2025 MINI Cooper S brake recall?
- Owner complaints describe the integrated brake module recall repair as unavailable at dealers for an extended period, with no remedy delivered despite manufacturer notification.