repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
2025 MINI Cooper SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2025 MINI Cooper S, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 MINI Cooper S has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 MINI Cooper S 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
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
2025 vs. every other Cooper S 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 S median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20'21'22'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cooper S owners report
Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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…
The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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…
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