Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 MINI Cooper, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
5,593 MINI Cooper cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.2 l/100 km on the road against 5.9 in the WLTP test (+23%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,593 | 7.2 | 5.9 | +23% |
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 2024 MINI Cooper cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 1.5 petrol (115 kW, 154 hp) and 2.0 petrol (150 kW, 201 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 600 |
| 1.5 petrol | 115 kW 154 hp | 574 |
| 2.0 petrol | 150 kW 201 hp | 191 |
| 2.0 petrol | 131 kW 176 hp | 161 |
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
3,641 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €43,640.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
25,199 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 112 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
20 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
155 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register; 6% arrived as used imports, 93% 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 7.3–7.5 L/100 km (about 31–32 mpg US), CO₂ 170–176 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 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Cooper 5 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 8.6 | 6.3 | 7.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2024 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 2024 MINI Cooper: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010929 | Trailing Arm Return |
| 11009006 | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| 11008126 | Various concerns with Apple CarPlay may be reported in the vehicle, including: The Apple CarPlay connection is sporadically terminated The connection to Apple CarPlay cannot be established Apple CarPlay cannot be activated No fault memory entry is stored for these customer complaints. |
| 11008125 | The initial loading time for the MINI Interaction Unit (MIU) takes a significantly long time. The start-up animation remains on the MINI Interaction Unit (MIU) for more than 30 seconds. |
| 11008124 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| 11006751 | 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. |
| 11006750 | When the driver and/or front passenger seat is folded forward, it does not move forward to the comfort entryposition. The seat backrest adjustment does not function either. |
| 11005250 | 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. |
| 11000633 | Bag Mobility Set Return |
| 11000629 | Steering Wheel Module Return |
| 11000568 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| 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. |
| 10245427 | Proper battery maintenance is vital when MINI vehicles are in your centers inventory. Allowing a vehicles low-voltage battery to drop below 12.0 volts (12.0 V) permanently reduces the expected battery life and can lead to premature failure. For vehicles equipped with high-voltage (HV) batteries, (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)), improper maintenance or handling may lead to a discharged HV battery, requiring replacement. We provide a flexible battery maintenance system which every MINI dealer can use to meet their particular needs. This bulletin |
| 10242926 | The left charge air line can fail and cause an induction leak. In some cases the Engine Malfunctionwarning may illuminate. Note: This Service Information is similar to M11 03 23; though this one pertains to vehicles already retailed. |
| 10242925 | Due to a manufacturing defect, the left charge air line can fail and cause an induction leak. In some casesthe Engine Malfunction warning may illuminate. |
| 10239617 | 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)