2023 MINI Cooper SE Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 110 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 119 city / 100 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 MINI Cooper SE (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 MINI Cooper SE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and forward collision avoidance (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the software and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 80%
- Brakes1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service department at Dreyer & Reinbold MINI in Carmel, Indiana. They kept the car for 3 months and I was told the case went all the way to the manufacturer in Germany. When they were finished, they told us their tests could not confirm our report that the car came to a stop by itself, but their tests did show the brakes were applied and the car was hit from behind. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682949, filed 2025-08Fuel system: “I started the car in the morning and the screen message came up “high voltage system fault, contact your dealer to get service, you can continue to drive”. My distance available to drive on a 100% Barrett charge dropped from 100 to 20. I had the car towed to the dealer. They have not been able to determine the cause for over a month”
NHTSA complaint #11605581, filed 2024-07Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2023 MINI Cooper SE version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe; plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door FWD | Electric | single-speed | 119 | 100 | 110 MPGe | $700 |
| Cooper SE Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 29 | 30 | 29 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V612000Aug 15, 2024Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › SoftwareCovers: MINI Cooper SE 2020–2024
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.
- 24V302000Apr 29, 2024Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: MINI Cooper SE 2020–2024
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.
Recall details for the 2023 MINI Cooper SE → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 11006751Aug 16, 2024Electrical system. Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain Controller (BDC)that needs to be replaced. This is not a safety, emissions, or any other performance issue.
- 10252037Mar 4, 2024Suspension. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. 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…
Other model years of the MINI Cooper SE
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 110 MPGe | — | Too new |
All MINI Cooper SE model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 MINI Cooper SE have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 MINI Cooper SE as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 MINI Cooper SE is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2023 MINI Cooper SE been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2023 MINI Cooper SE according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2023 MINI Cooper SE (Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door, Electric) at 110 MPGe combined, 119 city and 100 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.