2020 Mini COOPER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Mini COOPER has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: 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 fracture.

3 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

27%

• 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 fracture
• 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.
• A driver drove head on into my drivers seat door hard enough that his front bumper completely detached from his car and my door could not open, close, or lock, and my car was not drivable. My car has side airbags. No airbag deployed. I had to go to the hospital immediately after the accident. There

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“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 fracture”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

18%

• 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, dr
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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, dr”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• At 15,000 miles, front brake pads and rotors were badly worn and rear brake pads. Replaced brake pads front and rear.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“At 15,000 miles, front brake pads and rotors were badly worn and rear brake pads. Replaced brake pads front and rear.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

• 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, dr

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: 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 fracture
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 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, dr
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: At 15,000 miles, front brake pads and rotors were badly worn and rear brake pads. Replaced brake pads front and rear.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)