NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for the 2017 MINI Cooper S. Most complaints involve electrical system (1) and service brakes (1). The EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“While driving in the rain, the ABS engages, slowing the front right tire dramatically causing the car to skid and lurch to the right. After some internet research, it appears that this is not an isolated incident. Mini Cooper owners also discovered that when driving in dry conditions and the windshield wiper is turned on, the front right tire slows, causing the car to skid and lurch to the right. European Automotive verified that this was the case on my vehicle. This started without any warning and was terrifying. I told both the local mechanic and the dealer that I would not drive the car until it was repaired. There were no warning lights. The local mechanic and the dealer were unable to find any fault codes. The dealer is 3 hours away. Before we knew what the problem was, I towed the car to the dealership and they were unable to replicate the problem. All test drives were done in dry conditions. They replaced the cruise control sensor and the steering wheel and then delivered the car to me saying it was repaired. While driving the car back from out of town, it began to rain, when the windshield wipers came on, the front tire slowed dramatically, lurching the…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper S Convertible Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,850 | 315 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,850 | 316 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,850 | 316 |
| Cooper S Clubman Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,950 | 329 |
| Cooper S Countryman Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,950 | 333 |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | $3,050 | 346 |
| Cooper S Convertible Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 | 337 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | $3,050 | 346 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 | 337 |
| Cooper S Clubman Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,200 | 349 |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,300 | 366 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | $3,300 | 365 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
3 safety recalls as of Oct 29, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (1), service brakes (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2017 MINI Cooper S at 24–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).