The 2026 MINI Cooper's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 1 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6160002025-17-09

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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.

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 MINI Cooper has accumulated 1 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system,visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System,visibility/wiper1

1 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

MINI Cooper Fuel Economy

30–32mpg combined

26-28city

36-39hwy

$1,800-$1,950/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2026 MINI Cooper ranges from 30 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Cooper C 2 Door - Automatic (AM-S7)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city39 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Cooper C 4 Door - Automatic (AM-S7)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city39 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Cooper S 2 Door - Automatic (AM-S7)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city39 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Cooper S 4 Door - Automatic (AM-S7)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city39 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Cooper C Convertible - Automatic (AM-S7)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city37 hwy~$1,950/yr6/10 Average

Cooper S Convertible - Automatic (AM-S7)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city36 hwy~$1,950/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2026 MINI Cooper

35States

28%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

77413%

TXTexas

5208%

FLFlorida

4457%

DCWashington DC

4227%

MDMaryland

4077%

PAPennsylvania

3556%

NYNew York

3225%

NJNew Jersey

2574%

DEDelaware

2103%

ILIllinois

2033%

COColorado

1753%

WAWashington

1543%

AZArizona

1412%

GAGeorgia

1392%

MN115

ID95

MO95

WY92

MT91

ND91

SD91

NV79

TN78

VA77

OR75

IN72

RI62

HI61

NC58

OH56

MI54

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

2026 MINI Cooper Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 MINI Cooper a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 MINI Cooper. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2026 MINI Cooper?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2026 MINI Cooper. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 MINI Cooper?

You'll get between 30 and 32 MPG combined from the 2026 MINI Cooper, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2026 MINI Cooper?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER problems top the list with 1 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.