Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 MINI Cooper, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other2
- Tires1
- Air bags1
- Structure1
- Seat belts1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2022
27,471 new MINI Cooper cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (7,856), France (5,878), Italy (3,879).
- Average mass
- 1,294 kg
- Average CO₂
- 129 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 100 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
7,813 MINI Cooper cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.1 l/100 km on the road against 5.7 in the WLTP test (+24%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,813 | 7.1 | 5.7 | +24% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 MINI Cooper cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp) and 2.0 petrol (131 kW, 176 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 1,732 |
| 2.0 petrol | 131 kW 176 hp | 535 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
4,576 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 25% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €39,061.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde654
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld307
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht228
- Band beschadigd220
- Band onvoldoende profiel202
- Remslang schuurt langs enig deel192
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm161
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk68
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
27,470 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 135 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
21 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 40,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
2 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 7.3–7.6 L/100 km (about 31–32 mpg US), CO₂ 170–177 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 3 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 8.2 | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Cooper 5 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 8.2 | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Cooper 3 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 8.7 | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| Cooper 5 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 8.7 | 6.3 | 7.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2022 MINI Cooper.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MINI told its dealers about the 2022 MINI Cooper: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009006 | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| 10252037 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| 10245428 | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille. |
| 10245421 | 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 (GWS): 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective and/or 802681 - Locator lighting defective and/or 802691 - Release button faulty |
| 10244507 | 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 information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. Without performing the energy |
| 10242535 | ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing. |
| 10242534 | ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE. |
| 10238095 | Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. |
| 10236400 | Lights. |
| 10234353 | 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 be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice cont |
| 10234352 | The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. |
| 10234351 | Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover. |
| 10233170 | Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep. |
| 10228447 | During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. |
| 10228446 | It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation. |
| 10228445 | During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn. |
| 10225134 | 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 be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected. |
| 10214994 | Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may occur individually or in combination. |
| 10214993 | The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to large steering angle: Humming or creaking noises from the rear area; slight vibrations, also noticeable from the driver's seat; the vehicle may also jerk slightly. |
| 10214271 | The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked. |
| 10200250 | Starting with Model Year 2022, retroactively, the remaining standard MINI scheduled maintenance coverage is now transferable to the next MINI vehicle owner without a Refresh. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)