Electrical system: software
Free remedy
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.
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2022 MINI CooperRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2022 MINI Cooper. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (1). The EPA rates it 26–110 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
26–110mpg
EPA · 10 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Aug 2024
Owner complaints
1
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
Electrical system: traction battery
Free remedy
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
- Fuel/propulsion system1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each Cooper model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 269 |
| 2003 | 537 |
| 2004 | 529 |
| 2005 | 843 |
| 2006 | 413 |
| 2007 | 384 |
| 2008 | 284 |
| 2009 | 152 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
“I’m unable to take the car to a dealer, which is over 100 miles away, while the range of the EV is less than that. Plus I’m almost [XXX], just had hip replacement surgery. I’ve contacted the dealer, Mini US and BMW America many times and they refuse to help despite they caused the problem. I want them to pick up the car, fix the problems, and return to me. Please help! [XXX] [XXX] . [XXX]”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
10 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars, Minicompact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Engines
- Electric motor · 1.5L 3-cyl turbo · 1.5L 3-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (A1) · Automatic (AM-S7) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic (S6) · Automatic (S8)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Electricity · Premium Gasoline
- EV range
- 300 mi (EPA)
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 119 | 100 | 110 | $700 | — |
| Cooper Convertible Auto (AM-S7), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,400 | 273 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door Auto (AM-S7), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,400 | 273 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door Auto (AM-S7), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,400 | 273 |
| Cooper Convertible Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,500 | 284 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,500 | 284 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,500 | 284 |
| Cooper Countryman Auto (AM-S7), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,650 | 306 |
| Cooper SE Countryman All4 Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 29 | 30 | 29 | $2,650 | 175 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 Auto (S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,000 | 340 |
- 110mpg comb.
- 32mpg comb.
- 32mpg comb.
- 32mpg comb.
- 31mpg comb.
- 31mpg comb.
- 31mpg comb.
- 29mpg comb.
- 29mpg comb.
- 26mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 MINI Cooper as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 16137
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| 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 |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2022 Cooper questions
How many recalls does the 2022 MINI Cooper have?
2 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 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.
What are the most common 2022 MINI Cooper problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2022 MINI Cooper get?
The EPA rates the 2022 MINI Cooper at 26–110 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026