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Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- MPG City
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- CO₂
- 292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 8/10/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 3
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)33%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
- SERVICE BRAKES17%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.
MINI Cooper S: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
5 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM650326
The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage space running out”.Afterwards, apps can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded.
Aug 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM650525
In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be- able to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.
Jul 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERM840325
The customer may discover that the MINI Connected Store app does not open in the vehicle, or that the loading procedure does not finish. Additionally, the language package will not download.
Jan 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERM650125
The MINI Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voice commands.
Oct 22, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMM651024
When the customer attempts to use the Bluetooth system, they find it is not functioning. It is not possible toestablish a connection to any paired devices. Additionally, the Bluetooth function can no longer be activatedin the Mobile Device menu. The following fault memory entries are present: A76319 - Bluetooth module: Communication to hardware failed B7F921 – BT/Wi-Fi function is not available
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.