I had to take my car in to get serviced. The engine was rumbling loud and shaking. When they inspected the car, they found that one of the lower motor mounts was loose. BMW/Mini Service center of Dallas informed me that the bolt mounting the mount was “not tightened to factory specifications.”
The worst 2025 MINI Cooper problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
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- Engine1
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Risk
- A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on on November 7, 2025.
Recall number 25V616000 · 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 44
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Air Bag Return
- 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...
- Unfavorable software in Headunit 6 (HU-H6).
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
2025 MINI Cooper fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 |
What 2025 MINI Cooper owners say
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Questions about the 2025 MINI Cooper
Is the 2025 MINI Cooper reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 MINI Cooper, fewer than a typical Cooper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 MINI Cooper?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2025 MINI Cooper have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic.
What gas mileage does the 2025 MINI Cooper get?
Official estimates for the 2025 MINI Cooper range from 32 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 28 city and 39 highway.
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