
Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 337 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 8/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 162 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,009 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Reported injuries
- 1
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS14%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
- ENGINE14%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE14%
- SERVICE BRAKES14%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 7 total.
MINI Cooper S: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
172 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 4, 2024SUSPENSIONM310424
During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
Oct 25, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM610607
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test module helps to localize these causes. This document covers important inform
Aug 1, 2023STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSM540123
?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
Aug 1, 2023COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICSM110323
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
May 1, 2023STRUCTURE:BODYM510123
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Mar 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM840322
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, MINI Assistance and emergency call voice) can no longer
Mar 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM610223
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
Feb 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM630122
Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
- and 164 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.