2020 MINI Cooper Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#13 most-complained of 21 Cooper years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 MINI Cooper has 7 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #13 highest of 21 Cooper model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (3 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 36 hwy
Top 2020 MINI Cooper problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (43%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (14%)
- Fuel System1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)
2020 MINI Cooper 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 MINI Cooper a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 MINI Cooper ranks #13 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 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?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints).
- Does the 2020 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Cooper, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 MINI Cooper?
- EPA rates the 2020 MINI Cooper at 31 MPG combined (28.5 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.