Model year guide

2023 Mini Cooper SE

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Mini Cooper SE is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 105 on record.

2023 Mini Cooper SE — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Mini Cooper SE at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints5
Combined29 mpg

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

2023 Mini Cooper SE recalls 2

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software NHTSA Campaign #24V612000 · 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 · 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.

2023 Mini Cooper SE common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2023 Mini Cooper SE MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City29 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Electric range300 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Mini Cooper SE costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

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.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Mini Cooper SE. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the high-voltage system could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel. This recall only affects the 3-door model. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no.…

Transport Canada #2024476 · Aug 2024

High Voltage

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-476. Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery module may not be properly sealed. As a result, water could enter the battery module. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on th…

Transport Canada #2024253 · Apr 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Mini Cooper SE

The Mini Electric is a battery electric version of the third generation Mini Hatch that was launched in 2020 by German automaker BMW under the Mini marque. The drivetrain utilises technology developed for the earlier BMW i3.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Mini Cooper SE vehicles on record

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Other Mini Cooper SE model years

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2023 Mini Cooper SE — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Mini Cooper SE have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mini Cooper SE. 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 2023 Mini Cooper SE?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, suspension, wheels.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mini Cooper SE get?

The 2023 Mini Cooper SE has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (29 city / 30 highway).

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