120 recalls across 24 models
Mini has 24 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 2002 through 2026. Across those models, 118 recall campaigns are recorded, and the distribution is heavily weighted toward the upper tiers of the severity rating system: 32% of campaigns fall into Critical and 50% into High, meaning roughly 82% of all Mini recalls carry one of the two most serious classifications. Critical recalls cover defects with the greatest potential for injury or death, while High recalls address conditions that fall just below that threshold but still carry meaningful risk of harm.
The Cooper leads the lineup with 38 recalls across its model history, the largest share of any single nameplate in the database. The Cooper S follows at 22 recalls, and the Countryman accounts for 9. Together those three models represent well over half of all recall campaigns recorded for the brand. The remaining 21 models in the database round out a lineup that has seen recall activity across more than two decades, from the brand's early 2002 model years through vehicles as recent as 2026. The mix of Critical and High campaigns across that span reflects a wide range of defect categories, from powertrain and braking concerns to electrical and restraint system issues.
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Top 8 of 17 categories across MINI
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 21 | 18% | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 13% | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 15 | 13% | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 11% | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 10 | 8% | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 6% | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 3% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 31 | 26% | 13 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.