2016 Mini cooper hardtop
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mini cooper hardtop is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2016 Mini cooper hardtop at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Mini cooper hardtop recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Mini cooper hardtop.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Mini cooper hardtop common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Mini cooper hardtop safety ratings
Rollover risk: 11.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop 3 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2016 Mini cooper hardtop MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mini cooper hardtop costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 336
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 336.
The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshif…
Bulletin M010424 · Power Train · Jul 2025EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE LTD WTY EXT (ELW) 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
Bulletin M010224 · Fuel/propulsion System · Oct 2024For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service da…
Bulletin M010424 · Power Train · Aug 2024For this vehicle, the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service dat…
Bulletin M010424 · Power Train · Jul 2024Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
Bulletin M511616 · Structure · Nov 2023MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not d…
Bulletin M610607 · Electrical System · Oct 2023?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
Bulletin M540123 · Structure · Aug 2023?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
Bulletin M110323 · Communication · Aug 2023The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
Bulletin M610223 · Exterior Lighting, Electrical System · Mar 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the m…
Bulletin M840322 · Electrical System · Mar 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER HARDTOP FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.