Model year guide

2023 Mini Cooper

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Mini Cooper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2023 Mini Cooper — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Mini Cooper at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined25–32 mpg

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

2023 Mini Cooper 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.

2023 Mini Cooper MPG & running costs

Combined25–32 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,853
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission4 options
Electric range300 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,063 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 20 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 2023 Mini Cooper costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,265
Fuel only$14,265
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.

About the Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper may refer to:Performance Cars of the original Mini series with uprated drive train and brakes, called the "Mini Cooper", made by the British Motor Corporation and also the successors 1961–1971, and 1990–2000 Cars of the Mini (marque), including several different models produced by BMW since 2000 with the "Mini Cooper" title: Mini Hatch, introduced in early 2000, second generation from 2006, third generation from 2014, and fourth generation from 2024, changing the model name to MINI Cooper. Mini Clubman (2007–2024) Mini Countryman Mini Coupé (2011–2015) and Roadster (2012–2015) Mini Paceman (2012–2016) Mini Aceman

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

2023 Mini Cooper vehicles on record

Other Mini Cooper model years

2023 Mini Cooper — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Mini Cooper have any safety recalls?

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

The 2023 Mini Cooper has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (20 versions).

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