The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V2830002020-20-05

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

MINI John Cooper Works Fuel Economy

26–29mpg combined

23-26city

30-34hwy

$2,800-$3,150/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works ranges from 26 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

John Cooper Works Hardtop - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,800/yr6/10 Average

John Cooper Works Convertible - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr6/10 Average

John Cooper Works Hardtop - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city33 hwy~$3,050/yr6/10 Average

John Cooper Works Clubman All4 - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average

John Cooper Works GP - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2021 MINI John Cooper Works

35States

31%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

86915%

FLFlorida

5129%

DCWashington DC

4307%

TXTexas

4207%

MDMaryland

4107%

NYNew York

2835%

PAPennsylvania

2484%

NJNew Jersey

2344%

WAWashington

2174%

GAGeorgia

1863%

COColorado

1613%

ILIllinois

1553%

DEDelaware

1503%

AZArizona

1473%

TN106

MO89

NV73

OR71

ID69

VA69

HI66

MN66

ND63

WY63

MT62

SD62

MI55

IN54

UT53

RI44

OH43

OK37

WI31

KS31

NC31

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 MINI John Cooper Works: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works a good car to buy?

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works?

Depending on configuration, the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works delivers 26–29 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

How does the 2021 compare to other MINI John Cooper Works years?

Each MINI John Cooper Works model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the MINI John Cooper Works overview page.