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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 MINI Cooper recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
12
Latest campaign
Aug 15, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Aug 15, 2024

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 15, 2024Latest campaign
Aug 15, 202424V612000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery thermal

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V612000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).
Campaign
NHTSA 24V612000 · Aug 15, 2024
Apr 29, 202424V302000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A 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
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.
Risk
A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V302000 · Apr 29, 2024
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
12Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system542110
Service brakes217100
Unknown or other217000
Tires217000
Suspension18000
Wheels18000
Forward collision avoidance18100
Fuel/propulsion system18000
Structure18000
Hybrid propulsion system18000
Engine18100

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 Se, Hardtop 2DR, Hardtop 4DR.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “The vehicle's suspension system was improperly configured for its electric powertrain at the time of manufacture, resulting in an incorrect ride height that is incompatible with the vehicle's EV platform.”

    Filed 06/19/2026 · ODI 11745248
  • Electrical system

    “While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it.”

    Filed 08/25/2025 · ODI 11682949
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2023 Mini Cooper SE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V302000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available.”

    Filed 04/15/2025 · ODI 11654776

Other MINI Cooper model years

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2023 MINI Cooper recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 MINI Cooper have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 MINI Cooper recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 MINI Cooper?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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.

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