2025 MINI Cooper Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
5/100
#20 most-complained of 21 Cooper years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 MINI Cooper has 1 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 Cooper model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 28 city / 39 hwy
Top 2025 MINI Cooper problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
2025 MINI Cooper recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V616000Sep 17, 2025Seat Belts1,571 vehicles
Seat belts:front:retractor
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
- 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 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 MINI Cooper a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 MINI Cooper ranks #20 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 5/100). It has 1 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 MINI Cooper?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints).
- Does the 2025 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 MINI Cooper, most recently reported 2025, covering seat belts and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 MINI Cooper?
- EPA rates the 2025 MINI Cooper at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.