2023 MINI Cooper Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 31 mpgcombined, 1.5L 3-cyl FWD · 27 city / 37 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 MINI Cooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2023 MINI Cooper. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Other or unknown2 29%
- Tires2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The problem/issue is with THE GLASS ON MY CAR ROOF/THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF. No insulation to protect me/others from heat or cold. The temp of roof gets 2-3 times the temp of the day. 200-300F. This can lead to discomfort/use of EXTRA energy/pollution etc. A child left in such car wd be in deadly danger. The car maker does not want to know or do anything about it. My Mini is not the only car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11613353, filed 2024-09Tires: “The contact owns a 2023 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, all four tires had been replaced several times due to each tire running flat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a mechanic informed the contact that the tire failure could be linked to the weight of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to reach the full battery charge. The contact stated that the battery took one to two days to fully charge, and once fully charged the battery failed to provide more than 100 miles of driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11597517, filed 2024-06, 500 milesBrakes: “Driver's side rear caliper appears to be rubbing into rotor...BMW claims that at 16,845 miles from new, that this is merely wear and tear...I believe it is a dangerous design flaw and should be properly vetted...”
NHTSA complaint #11576560, filed 2024-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 500 miles.
Complaints 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 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Cooper S Clubman FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,850 |
| Cooper S Clubman FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper S Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper S Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper S Countryman FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
5 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 MINI Cooper in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11035405Jul 10, 2026Electrical system. Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2…
- 11031884Apr 27, 2026Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11009006Oct 8, 2024Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 years/150,000 miles
- 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.
- 11005250Jul 13, 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.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10245421Nov 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults is saved in the fault memory of the gear selector switch…
- 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…
- 10239617Jun 1, 2023Equipment. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 6, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 MINI vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023 and April 25, 2023.
Other model years of the MINI Cooper
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 500 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 8,025 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 12 | 70 | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 8 | 3,500 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 28 | 7,972 | 3 | — | 30 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 28 | 70,430 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 56 | 23,500 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 78 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 34 | 9,000 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 47 | 37,000 | 1 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2012 | 66 | 53,500 | 1 | — | 30 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2011 | 83 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 31 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2010 | 92 | 51,000 | 2 | — | 31 | 63 · Typical | Rising |
| 2009 | 151 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 116 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 117 | 64,845 | 1 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 200 | 69,000 | 1 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 372 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 282 | 72,841 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 320 | 74,651 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 187 | 58,000 | 3 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 6 | 70,562 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All MINI Cooper model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2023 MINI Cooper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 MINI Cooper is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2023 MINI Cooper been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 MINI Cooper get?
The EPA rates the 2023 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, 1.5L 3-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 27 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 MINI Cooper reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 500 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.