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MINI Cooper safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the MINI Cooper since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the MINI Cooper. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2012 to 2024
  • Most recent 16 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/366
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2012 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your MINI Cooper?

Not every MINI Cooper is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

MINI Cooper recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2012 to 2026

2012 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

MINI Cooper safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’12 2
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 2
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every MINI Cooper recall, newest first

2024 2 recalls

High-Voltage Battery Cell Module J01 J05

Launched 16 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/366 Manufacturer ref. 0061870800 0061990800 0061080900

Defect
On affected vehicles a cell module may not have been manufactured to specification. In the worst case this may lead to a short circuit which may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the defective cell module will be replaced. The affected vehicles must not have their batteries charged until rectified.
Vehicles affected
22 Cooper vehicles
Built
21 Nov 2023 to 31 May 2024
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“COOPER SE”

Integrated Braking System

Launched 13 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/385 Manufacturer ref. 0034810200 (OTA)

Defect
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
3,318 Cooper vehicles
Built
17 Oct 2022 to 26 Jun 2024
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“COOPER HATCHBACK 5DR”, “COOPER HATCHBACK 3DR”, “COOPER CONVERTIBLE”

2012 2 recalls

Fire may occur

Launched 27 April 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/050 Manufacturer ref. 0017490100

Defect
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Remedy
The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
Vehicles affected
503 Cooper vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Fire may occur

Launched 24 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/003 Manufacturer ref. 0017470100

Defect
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In single cases an overheating of the circuit board can occur. A short-circuit to earth may cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Remedy
The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
Vehicles affected
30,149 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Mar 2006 to 18 Jan 2011

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the MINI Cooper. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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