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MINI John Cooper Works: recalls and fuel economy

9recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory

Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Recall campaigns by model year

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20113
20122
20131
20152
20161
20191
20201
20211
20251

Recalls by component

Engine And Engine Cooling3
Air Bags2
Structure2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Electrical System1

EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost

Model yearFuelCombinedEPA yearly fuel costVersions
2010Premium Gasoline28 MPG$2,9502
2011Premium Gasoline28 MPG$2,9502
2012Premium Gasoline28 MPG$2,9503
2013Premium Gasoline28–29 MPG$2,850–$2,9507
2014Premium Gasoline29 MPG$2,8504
2015Premium Gasoline25–29 MPG$2,850–$3,3006
2016Premium Gasoline25–27 MPG$3,050–$3,3002
2017Premium Gasoline25–28 MPG$2,950–$3,3004
2018Premium Gasoline24–28 MPG$2,950–$3,4006
2019Premium Gasoline24–28 MPG$2,950–$3,4008
2020Premium Gasoline26–29 MPG$2,850–$3,1504
2021Premium Gasoline26–29 MPG$2,850–$3,1506
2022Premium Gasoline25–29 MPG$2,850–$3,3005
2023Premium Gasoline25–29 MPG$2,850–$3,3005
2024Premium Gasoline26–29 MPG$2,850–$3,1505
2025Premium Gasoline26–30 MPG$2,750–$3,1503
2026Premium Gasoline30 MPG$2,7502
2027Premium Gasoline30 MPG$2,7502

Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.

All recall campaigns, newest first

NHTSA 24V697000 · reported 2024-09-18 · model years 2025

Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 309 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the…

Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA 23V337000 · reported 2023-05-11 · model years 2010–2013

Electrical System · about 97,933 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,…

Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024.…

NHTSA 20V283000 · reported 2020-05-20 · model years 2021

Air Bags · about 76 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover…

Risk: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at…

NHTSA 19V634000 · reported 2019-08-28 · model years 2020

Structure · about 683 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact…

Risk: Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

NHTSA 18V465000 · reported 2018-07-11 · model years 2019

Engine And Engine Cooling · about 5,309 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the…

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA 18V248000 · reported 2018-04-18 · model years 2010–2012

Engine And Engine Cooling · about 47,806 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman,…

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.…

NHTSA 15V628000 · reported 2015-10-07 · model years 2015–2016

Air Bags · about 6,073 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy…

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW…

NHTSA 15V450000 · reported 2015-07-17 · model years 2015

Structure · about 30,456 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail…

Risk: If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners…

NHTSA 12V008000 · reported 2012-01-11 · model years 2010–2011

Engine And Engine Cooling · about 90,368 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH…

Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.

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