2021 Mini Cooper S

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2021 Mini Cooper S
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:15:03.170Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 83 complaints 2002 2003: 217 complaints 2004: 247 complaints 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 186 complaints 2007: 249 complaints 2008: 168 complaints 2008 2009: 119 complaints 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 31 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 0 2022: 1 complaint 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 4 complaints 2025
2002: 83 complaints 2002 2003: 217 complaints 2004: 247 complaints 2004 2005: 314 complaints 2006: 186 complaints 2006 2007: 249 complaints 2008: 168 complaints 2008 2009: 119 complaints 2010: 59 complaints 2010 2011: 31 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 0 2022: 1 complaint 2024: 1 complaint 2024 2025: 4 complaints
2002: 83 complaints 2002 2003: 217 complaints 2003 2004: 247 complaints 2004 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 186 complaints 2006 2007: 249 complaints 2007 2008: 168 complaints 2008 2009: 119 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2010 2011: 31 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 24 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021 0 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2024: 1 complaint 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025

2021: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200283
2003217
2004247
2005314
2006186
2007249
2008168
2009119
201059
201131
201223
201324
201413
201518
201610
20176
20195
20205
20210
20221
20241
20254

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-07-17Air bags20V283000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

  2. R
    2021-09-03Seat belts21V554000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i),...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.

Buy-smart checklist

2021 Mini Cooper S — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V283000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V554000 · Seat belts

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Mini Cooper S reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mini Cooper S have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.