2024 Mini Cooper Problems & Complaints

Average67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cooper at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Mini Cooper with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Cooper at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Mini Cooper problems

  • Brakes
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mini Cooper complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mini Cooper. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Cooper years: 2018, 2020, 2024. Years to avoid: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2006, 2002. Compare all years →

2024 Mini Cooper recalls (2)

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-612 · Aug 15, 2024 · 12,535 vehicles

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.

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.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 24V-302 · Apr 29, 2024 · 145 vehicles

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.

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.

2024 Mini Cooper engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combinedRange
ElectricSingle-speedFWD119 / 100 / 110 MPGe114 mi
1.5L 3-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchFWD29 / 38 / 32—
1.5L 3-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD27 / 38 / 31—
2.0L 4-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchFWD28 / 38 / 31—
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD23 / 33 / 27—

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mini Cooper a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Cooper rates average: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cooper at the same age. It is one of the best Cooper years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mini Cooper?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2024 Mini Cooper have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2024 Mini Cooper, the most recent from August 15, 2024 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mini Cooper?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2020 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2006 and 2002. See the full Mini Cooper years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.