- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- The risk
- A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Mini Cooper Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 Mini Cooper have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2025 for the retractor.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cooper year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 Mini Cooper recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2026 Mini Cooper yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mini Cooper: every year compared
All Cooper years2026 Mini Cooper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mini Cooper | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2026 Mini Hardtop 4DR | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Mini Hardtop 2DR | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Mini Countryman | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Mini Convertible | 1 | 0 | D | 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 2026 Mini Cooper
Does the 2026 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Mini Cooper: retractor (September 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2026 Mini Cooper had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 Mini Cooper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 60 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 2026 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