Recalls for 2026 MINI Cooper

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1 NHTSA recall for the 2026 MINI Cooper: 1 seat belts. Latest: Sep 2025. Some also cover the 2025 models.

Seat beltsSep 202525V616000Free repair

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01. A VIN check shows what is still open for your vehicle.

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2019–2026 MINI Cooper FAQ

When should I replace the cabin air filter?

2025–2026

The manufacturer recommends having the interior filter changed during preventive vehicle maintenance.

Page 258 in the 2026 manual →

2019–2024

Have the microfilter changed during vehicle maintenance; it filters dust and pollen in external and recirculated-air modes.

Page 206 in the 2024 manual →

How do I select a saved infotainment shortcut safely?

2025–2026

Use the Interaction Unit only when traffic allows, stopping if needed before operating it.

Swipe up from the middle of the Interaction Unit, from bottom to top, then select the desired shortcut.

Page 45 in the 2026 manual →

How do I save a frequently used infotainment shortcut?

2025–2026

With an active MINI ID or driver profile, press and hold the function, then select "Add to shortcuts."

Page 48 in the 2026 manual →

How do I activate automatic headlights?

2025–2026

Turn the outer switch on the turn signal lever downward to activate automatic headlights, but turn lights on manually in fog or hazy weather.

Page 154 in the 2026 manual →

What should I do when the flat tire monitor warning light comes on?

2024–2026

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously, avoiding sudden braking and steering, when the flat tire monitor indicates a flat tire or pressure loss.

Page 140 in the 2026 manual →

2019–2022

  1. Park as far from passing traffic as possible, on solid ground, and switch on the hazard warning system.
  2. Set the parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
  3. Turn the steering wheel straight ahead and engage the steering wheel lock.
  4. Have everyone leave the vehicle and remain in a safe place outside the immediate area, such as behind a guardrail.
  5. Set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance if necessary.
Page 257 in the 2022 manual →

What should I do if I lose a vehicle key?

2025–2026

For a lost vehicle key, have an authorized service center, qualified service center, or repair shop disable it and provide a replacement.

When a MINI ID or driver profile was linked to the lost key, the link must be deleted before a new vehicle key can be assigned to that MINI ID or driver profile.

Page 70 in the 2026 manual →

What does the alarm indicator light mean after I unlock the MINI?

2024

If the indicator light flashes after unlocking until the ignition is switched on, for no longer than approximately 5 minutes, an alarm has been deployed.

Page 74 in the 2024 manual →

What should I do if my phone will not pair because too many Bluetooth devices are connected?

2024

Delete other Bluetooth connections in the vehicle, delete all known vehicle connections from the phone, and start a new device search.

Page 53 in the 2024 manual →

How do I switch on the high beams or flash the headlights?

2024

Press the lever forward for high beams or pull it backward for the headlight flasher; high beams illuminate when low beams are on.

Page 26 in the 2024 manual →

How do I initialize the flat tire monitor?

2024

  1. Initialize the monitor after adjusting tire pressure or changing a tire or wheel, but not while driving with snow chains.
  2. In the Central Information Display, select "My MINI," "Vehicle status," and "Flat Tire Monitor," then start the engine without driving off and start initialization.
  3. Drive off to complete initialization while driving; it resumes automatically if you interrupt and later continue driving.
Page 160 in the 2024 manual →

How do I briefly signal a turn?

2019–2022

Press the turn-signal lever to the resistance point and hold it there as long as you want the signal to flash.

Page 26 in the 2022 manual →

What do the service notification messages mean?

2019–2022

The notification may indicate that no service is required, maintenance or an inspection is approaching, or the service interval has been exceeded.

Page 133 in the 2022 manual →

MINI Cooper complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
202600 / 0 / 0None reported
202500 / 0 / 0None reported
202400 / 0 / 0None reported
202220 / 0 / 0Electrical system (1), Fuel/propulsion system (1)
202100 / 0 / 0None reported
202062 / 0 / 1Electrical system (2), Air bags (2), Power train (1)
2019100 / 0 / 0Steering (4), Unknown or other (3), Electrical system (2)
201863 / 0 / 3Electrical system (2), Air bags (2), Engine (1)
2017184 / 0 / 2Exterior lighting (5), Power train (4), Electrical system (3)
201600 / 0 / 0None reported
2015563 / 0 / 1Engine (14), Fuel/propulsion system (11), Electrical system (10)
201400 / 0 / 0None reported
201200 / 0 / 0None reported
201100 / 0 / 0None reported
20101023 / 8 / 9Engine (36), Electrical system (30), Air bags (23)
20091521 / 11 / 5Air bags (62), Engine (46), Electrical system (25)
20082834 / 14 / 12Engine (121), Air bags (71), Engine and engine cooling (56)
20073835 / 24 / 19Engine (125), Engine and engine cooling (99), Air bags (75)
200641313 / 17 / 16Air bags (192), Steering (111), Power train (45)
200584317 / 36 / 7Steering (600), Air bags (134), Electrical system (61)
200452912 / 14 / 4Steering (448), Electrical system (34), Power train (28)
200353714 / 48 / 14Steering (288), Power train (97), Visibility (56)
20022697 / 13 / 10Steering (118), Power train (44), Air bags (39)

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-02.

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