2021 Mini Cooper S
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Mini Cooper S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 35 on record.
2021 Mini Cooper S at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Mini Cooper S recalls 2
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), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i…
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Ro…
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 bel…
Fix: 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.
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.
2021 Mini Cooper S MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 12 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 2021 Mini Cooper S 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 36
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 36.
During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
Bulletin M310424 · Suspension · Mar 2024MINI 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 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Bulletin M510123 · Structure · May 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 2023Lights.
Bulletin SIM630122 · Equipment · Feb 2023Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
Bulletin M630122 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Feb 2023It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
Bulletin M540122 · Structure · Nov 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER S. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2021 Mini Cooper S vehicles on record
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