NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mini Cooper Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2002–2020) the Mini Cooper has 36 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2015 with 6; the cleanest is 2009 with 1.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 36
- Worst year
- 2015
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2002–2020
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mini Cooper | 2 | |
| 2019 Mini Cooper | 2 | |
| 2017 Mini Cooper | 3 | |
| 2015 Mini Cooper | 6 | |
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2 | |
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1 | |
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 1 | |
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1 | |
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1 | |
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 4 | |
| 2004 Mini Cooper | 4 | |
| 2003 Mini Cooper | 4 | |
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Mini Cooper
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS8
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
- SEATS2
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY1
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
- STRUCTURE1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.