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Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 315 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 158 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,985 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 4
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING20%
- POWER TRAIN20%
- STEERING20%
- VISIBILITY20%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.
MINI Cooper S: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
115 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:BODY:TAILGATEM510123
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.
Mar 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYM610123
Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
- and 107 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.