Model year guide

2024 Mini Cooper SE

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Mini Cooper SE is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 21 on record.

2024 Mini Cooper SE — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Mini Cooper SE at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined110 MPGe

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

2024 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.

2024 Mini Cooper SE efficiency & running costs

Combined110 MPGe
City119 MPGe
Highway100 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$700
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range114 mi
Charge time (240V)4 hours
Passenger volume80 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Mini Cooper SE costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,500
Energy only$3,500
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy 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 3

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.

The headlamp control module(s) may not have been produced to specifications. As a result, the headlamp(s) may not function as designed. If this were to occur, it would typically occur at vehicle start and only affect one headlamp. In an extremely rare case, it…

Bulletin InVehicle-InApp-Comm · Visibility/wiper · Jan 2026

Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain Controller (BDC)that needs to be replaced. This is not a safety, emissions, or any other performance issue.

Bulletin M610324 · Electrical System · Aug 2024

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 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER SE FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 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

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.

2024 Mini Cooper SE vehicles on record

Other Mini Cooper SE model years

2024 Mini Cooper SE — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Mini Cooper SE have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 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 gas mileage does the 2024 Mini Cooper SE get?

The 2024 Mini Cooper SE has a U.S. EPA estimate of 110 MPGe combined (119 city / 100 highway).

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