Two things I noticed. 1. Going from a complete stop such as when waiting at a red light or stop sign, and then pressing the accelerator intermittently causes the vehicle to not respond. I see the power gauge max out but the car does not move and worse if on a hill will roll backwards before lurching forward. 2. When on the highway going 40-50 mph, I want to change lanes or pass someone, I press the accelerator and the car slows down/disengages before lurching forward. This makes tighter timing impossible and puts my safety at risk if I begin the lane change not anticipating the drop in speed/power from the car. I have taken the car to the service dept at Mini several times for this issue as it has been occuring since I purchased the vehicle. I was told no error codes were found.
The worst 2025 MINI Cooper S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Driver assistance3
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Driver assistance3
- Acceleration1
Recalls 3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 26V422000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V697000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1‑877‑877‑3735.
Recall number 24V104000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 MINI Cooper S 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Activation of MINI Personal Assistant is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFL)...
- After programming the vehicle viaISTA/RSU to I-level …26-03-5xx, some ofthe interior ambient lighting...
- The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving
- If MINI Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a new key...
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped...
- The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage space running...
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be-...
- The customer may discover that the MINI Connected Store app does not open in the vehicle, or that the...
What 2025 MINI Cooper S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
It has been almost 1 year and there is no remedy available for the important safety recall campaign no. 24V‑104: Integrated Brake (IB) Module.
The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 2025 MINI Cooper S
Is the 2025 MINI Cooper S reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2025 MINI Cooper S, fewer than a typical Cooper S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 MINI Cooper S?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is driver assistance (3).
How many recalls does the 2025 MINI Cooper S have?
3 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2025 MINI Cooper S brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V104000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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