2024 Mini Cooper S problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2024 Mini Cooper S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mini Cooper S. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2024 Mini Cooper S get?

The 2024 Mini Cooper S has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

2024 Mini Cooper S at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints1

Combined25–31 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Mini Cooper S recalls 2

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software NHTSA Campaign #24V612000 · NHTSA lists this under Cooper Se · 15/08/2024

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

Fix: Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #24V302000 · NHTSA lists this under Cooper Se · 29/04/2024

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW 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.

2024 Mini Cooper S common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Visibility

Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

2024 Mini Cooper S MPG & running costs

Combined25–31 mpg

City24 mpg

Highway34 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,955

EPA size classMidsize Cars

Transmission3 options

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Engine start-stopYes

Passenger volume97 cu ft

Cargo volume18 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,773 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 11 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 2024 Mini Cooper S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,775

Fuel only$14,775

Per mile$0.20

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.

2024 Mini Cooper S vehicles on record

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2024 Mini Cooper S — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Mini Cooper S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mini Cooper S. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mini Cooper S?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, visibility.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Mini Cooper S get?

The 2024 Mini Cooper S has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.