- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Mini JCW Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Mini JCW have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2019 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical JCW year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Mini JCW 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 2020 Mini JCW 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 JCW: every year compared
All JCW years2020 Mini JCW vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mini JCW | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2020 Mini Countryman | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Countryman SE | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Cooper | 6 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Cooper S | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman | 1 | 1 | 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 JCW
Does the 2020 Mini JCW have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Mini JCW: 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.
How many complaints has the 2020 Mini JCW had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Mini JCW a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 62 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mini JCW 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 JCW years have the most complaints?
2015 (1), 2017 (1). See every Mini JCW year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Mini JCW 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