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2021 MINI Cooper SEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 MINI Cooper SE. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-302 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 83%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 MINI Cooper SE has problems

0 complaints 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

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

3 recalls

2021 MINI Cooper SE 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.

83%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 24V-302 · Apr 29, 2024 · 145 vehicles · 120 repaired

Risk. A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 21V-554 · Jul 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles · 20,780 repaired

Risk. During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases 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

2021 vs. every other Cooper SE 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 SE median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2021 MINI Cooper SE safety ratings

2021 Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: No

Own a 2021 Cooper SE?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.