- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
- The risk
- If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Mini Cooper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2020 Mini Cooper with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2020 for the air bag / restraint control module. For comparison, the 2019 has 10 and the 2021 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cooper year, for its age
#193 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Mini Cooper problems
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2020 Mini Cooper recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- The risk
- Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
- The fix
- MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
What owners say
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6 complaints about the 2020 Mini Cooper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Originally problem started with a about five warning messages, a brake system one, a chassis stabilization one, Collision warning one, pedestrian warning one, and a drive train message. They were would appear while drive at any speed but, would go away after the car was shut off and restarted. A couple of months later the car started to shut off and put itself in park while driving, this problem has occurred multiple times and at speeds around 30mph. I started trying to get this fixed by a dealership in...
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December of 2023. It went in and out a couple of times before they were able to replicate the problem. First they replaced the EME module and that worked for about 2000 miles before it started acting up again. Took it back to the same dealership in April when it started acting up. They updated the EME software and replaced a high voltage connector that was corroded. This repair took them until July 2nd. I went to pick up the car and made it about 3 blocks from the dealership it shut itself off on me. Took it back right away. They have had the car since then. Lastly I informed them about the most recent recall back on august 29th and it still shows as incomplete.
When I plugged my phone cord into the USB port on the Click and Drive while the car was on but stationary, the screen indicated that the stabilization system was resetting. I promptly unplugged the cord and notifications started popping up on the screen. There were 4: steering assist not working, drive with care; stability control not working, drive with care; front collision detector not working; I do not recall the fourth notice. I was parked at a Starbucks 2+ hours from home so decided to try driving around...
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parking lot hoping to continue journey. The steering was inoperable and all I could do was pull straight out of parking space and go straight back in. Turned car off, waited about 5 minutes and turned car back on, no change, no steering. Waited 3 hours for AAA tow and finally impatient, tried turning car on again. All notices cleared and I drove car home without incident (150 miles). My local Mini dealer said it was a wiring issue and they fixed it. Salesman at same dealer, who sold me the car 9 days before the incident, admitted he had heard of similar incident with Click and Drive once before, about a year ago. If I had plugged the cord in while I was driving I would likely have been unable to control the car in motion.
Run out of lane over raised median hit 2 road signs head on they flew over the car into opposite side of traffic and into a ditch at 45mph. Airbags did not deploy despite broken frame, collapsed suspension, all 4 no flat tires were flat and front end damage.
At 15,000 miles, front brake pads and rotors were badly worn and rear brake pads. Replaced brake pads front and rear.
I was stopped at a red light. A Buick SUV traveling at an admitted 65mph rear ended me and pushed my car into the car in front of me. My seatbelt was on. My head hit the steering wheel resulting in a massive brain bleed. I have ruptured and herniated disks and severe whiplash as well as a fractured skull. My airbag did not deploy although My car was announcing a loud message over the speakers "we have alerted emergency services". I can't find a lawyer to take the case because there hasn't been a recall on this year yet. It was a 2020 Mini Cooper S.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 mini cooper. The contact stated the while driving at 55 to 60 mph, the vehicle sunroof glass exploded without impact. No injuries were sustained. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
Mini Cooper: every year compared
All Cooper years2020 Mini Cooper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mini Cooper | 6 | 2 | B | |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 27 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | 12 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Honda Fit | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Nissan Versa | 0 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Countryman | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Countryman SE | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Mini Cooper
Does the 2020 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Mini Cooper: air bag / restraint control module (May 2020); structure (August 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mini Cooper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), electrical system (2), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2020 Mini Cooper had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 9, 2020 and the latest on October 25, 2024. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Mini Cooper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mini Cooper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mini Cooper years have the most complaints?
2005 (843), 2003 (537), 2004 (529). See every Mini Cooper year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Mini Cooper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data