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2020 MINI Cooper problems

The most common problem on the 2020 MINI Cooper is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Cooper model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
94/100
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
742 warranty
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
30-31mpg

The worst 2020 MINI Cooper problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 2

Air bags: side/window: curtainReported May 20, 2020 · 76 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.

Recall number 20V283000 · Recall details

StructureReported August 28, 2019 · 683 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.

Recall number 19V634000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2020 MINI Cooper

Technical service bulletins for the 2020 MINI Cooper 74

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 74 bulletins for the 2020 MINI Cooper

2020 MINI Cooper fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 3‑cylFWD283631
2.0L 4‑cylFWD263530
Electric motor Electric 110 mi rangeFWD115100108 MPGe

What 2020 MINI Cooper owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 23, 2026 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

A driver drove head on into my drivers seat door hard enough that his front bumper completely detached from his car and my door could not open, close, or lock, and my car was not drivable. My car has side airbags. No airbag deployed. I had to go to the hospital immediately after the accident. There is no open recall on my 2020 Mini 2 door hardtop. Shouldn't an airbag have deployed?

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Originally problem started with a about five warning messages, a brake system one, a chassis stabilization one, Collision warning one, pedestrian warning one, and a drive train message. They were would appear while drive at any speed but, would go away after the car was shut off and restarted. A couple of months later the car started to shut off and put itself in park while driving, this problem has occurred multiple times and at speeds around 30mph. I started trying to get this fixed by a dealership in December of 2023. It went in and out a couple of times before they were able to replicate the problem. First they replaced the EME module and that worked for about 2000 miles before it started acting up again. Took it back to the same dealership in April when it started acting up. They updated the EME software and replaced a high voltage connector that was corroded. This repair took them until July 2nd. I went to pick up the car and made it about 3 blocks from the dealership it shut itself off on me. Took it back right away. They have had the car since then. Lastly I informed them about the most recent recall back on august 29th and it still shows as incomplete.

Filed Sep 2, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CT

When I plugged my phone cord into the USB port on the Click and Drive while the car was on but stationary, the screen indicated that the stabilization system was resetting. I promptly unplugged the cord and notifications started popping up on the screen. There were 4: steering assist not working, drive with care; stability control not working, drive with care; front collision detector not working; I do not recall the fourth notice. I was parked at a Starbucks 2+ hours from home so decided to try driving around parking lot hoping to continue journey. The steering was inoperable and all I could do was pull straight out of parking space and go straight back in. Turned car off, waited about 5 minutes and turned car back on, no change, no steering. Waited 3 hours for AAA tow and finally impatient, tried turning car on again. All notices cleared and I drove car home without incident (150 miles). My local Mini dealer said it was a wiring issue and they fixed it. Salesman at same dealer, who sold me the car 9 days before the incident, admitted he had heard of similar incident with Click and Drive once before, about a year ago. If I had plugged the cord in while I was driving I would likely have been unable to control the car in motion.

Filed Mar 25, 2023 · Airbags · SC · crash

Run out of lane over raised median hit 2 road signs head on they flew over the car into opposite side of traffic and into a ditch at 45mph. Airbags did not deploy despite broken frame, collapsed suspension, all 4 no flat tires were flat and front end damage.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Brakes · NY

At 15,000 miles, front brake pads and rotors were badly worn and rear brake pads. Replaced brake pads front and rear.

Filed Apr 23, 2022 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was stopped at a red light. A Buick SUV traveling at an admitted 65mph rear ended me and pushed my car into the car in front of me. My seatbelt was on. My head hit the steering wheel resulting in a massive brain bleed. I have ruptured and herniated disks and severe whiplash as well as a fractured skull. My airbag did not deploy although My car was announcing a loud message over the speakers “we have alerted emergency services”. I can’t find a lawyer to take the case because there hasn’t been a recall on this year yet. It was a 2020 Mini Cooper S.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Visibility · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 mini cooper. The contact stated the while driving at 55 to 60 MPH, the vehicle sunroof glass exploded without impact. No injuries were sustained. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

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Questions about the 2020 MINI Cooper

Is the 2020 MINI Cooper reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2020 MINI Cooper, fewer than a typical Cooper model year.

What is the 2020 MINI Cooper year score?

The 2020 MINI Cooper scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the MINI Cooper: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 MINI Cooper?

Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 2020 MINI Cooper have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and structure.

What gas mileage does the 2020 MINI Cooper get?

Official estimates for the 2020 MINI Cooper range from 30 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 28 city and 36 highway.

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