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2021 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Air bags | 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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| Jul 21, 202121V554000 | Seat beltsDuring a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V554000
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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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper Se, Cooper, Cooper S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component7
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 14 |
| Steering | 1 | 14 |
| Air bags | 1 | 14 |
| Tires | 1 | 14 |
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 Hardtop 2DR, Hardtop 4DR.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“No incident occurred. On October 18th we received a high voltage battery recall notice for this car.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Steering
“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…”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20254 recalls6 complaints
- 20232 recalls12 complaints
- 20222 recalls9 complaints
- 20214 recalls7 complaints
- 20204 recalls12 complaints
- 20192 recalls17 complaints
- 20173 recalls35 complaints
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Other MINI models
2021 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 MINI Cooper?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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.