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2026 MINI Cooper ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-616 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: retractor

Recall 25V-616 · Sep 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles · 1,501 repaired

Risk. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Cooper Convertible year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper Convertible median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'16'22'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cooper Convertible owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I purchased a 2026 Mini Cooper S Convertible in October of 2025. In the following 8 months I replaced 4 tires. Two due to blow-outs from potholes, a third went flat the morning after hitting a bump leaving a parking space due. The 4 incident was related to a bubble which formed on the sidewall of…
Complaint 11750392 · Jul 14, 2026

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