CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Mini Cooper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2021 Mini Cooper recalls
Passenger seat belt may release early in a crash
The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate early, before the webbing has fully retracted.
Airbags May Not Deploy in a Rollover Crash
A sensor in the airbag control unit may fail to detect a rollover crash.
Most common 2021 Mini Cooper problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
No incident occurred. On October 18th we received a high voltage battery recall notice for this car. Apparently there were some thermal events (fires) and BMW has released software to help protect the car from such an event. We have been trying to get in touch with MINI, and just recently found that the dealer closed. They left their answering machine online for about a month after. The local BMW dealer says that they cannot perform the update (MINI USA requested we ask them). MINI USA now says that the car must be trucked 300 miles away to the closest dealer. The car cannot even be driven that far because it has about 100 miles of range, the roads are 75+, and there is limited charging
Digital instrument cluster of electric Mini SE (includes speedometer and battery/range information) turns off without warning while driving and does not turn back on until car is powered down for over half an hour. This has happened more than ten times. Vehicle was inspected by MINI dealer locally and no obvious equipment defect was identified, although they were able to replicate it happening. After disassembly and reassembly by dealer, issue stopped for about two weeks after car was returned to owner. Now it has begun again, to the point of turning off within a few minutes of driving every day, rendering car unusable as driver has no other speedometer in vehicle. After sitting for half an
The car completely lost steering in traffic. I brought it back to the Mini dealership, they informed me this is a known issue for Mini Coopers equipped with the click-and-play system, and they needed to re-wire the click-and-play to fix it. However Mini decided this should not be a recall. I strongly disagree with Mini's assessment considering losing steering on the road could cause severe accidents.
After work, I started the car in a parking lot. Before leaving, a fire started under the hood behind the passenger side headlight. After using the jaws of life to take off the hood, the fire department contained the fire. No injuries. There was extensive damage to the right front. The contents were all smoke damaged. Neighboring cars were not damaged. The car has been totaled.
On October 4, 2022, the Mini Cooper hardtop 4 door was hit in a head-on collision by a driver who was going at least 40 MPH, possibly more. The car that hit the Cooper was a Toyota Prius. All the Prious' airbags deployed. No airbags deployed on the Mini Cooper hardtop 4 door. None. The Mini Cooper, after assessment, was considered to be a total loss.
2021 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2021 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Mini Cooper: Passenger seat belt may release early in a crash; Airbags May Not Deploy in a Rollover Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mini Cooper?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Tires (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Mini Cooper has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.