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2020 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 15, 202424V612000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery thermalA short circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V612000
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| Apr 29, 202424V302000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryA high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V302000
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| May 20, 202020V283000 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleIf the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V283000
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| Aug 28, 201919V634000 | StructureWithout a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V634000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper Se, Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 27 |
| Steering | 2 | 18 |
| Air bags | 2 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 18 |
| Engine | 2 | 18 |
| Power train | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 9 |
| Visibility | 1 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 9 |
| Wheels | 1 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper S.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“I was pulling into a parking spot slowly and all of the sudden the car took off and took off and I couldn’t stop and when I tried to sped hard on the break it wouldn’t work and I lost control and my car wouldn’t stop…”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2020 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering feature malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction.”
- Power train
“Originally problem started with a about five warning messages, a brake system one, a chassis stabilization one, Collision warning one, pedestrian warning one, and a drive train message.”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20232 recalls12 complaints
- 20222 recalls9 complaints
- 20214 recalls7 complaints
- 20204 recalls12 complaints
- 20192 recalls17 complaints
- 20173 recalls35 complaints
- 20164 recalls51 complaints
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2020 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 24V612000 (reported August 15, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 MINI Cooper?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 MINI Cooper?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.