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Mini Cooper SE Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 6 owner complaints for the Mini Cooper SE. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mini Cooper SE by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mini Cooper SE | 2 | 5 | |
| 2022 Mini Cooper SE | 2 | 1 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mini models.
Mini Cooper SE: questions owners ask
Which Mini Cooper SE year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mini Cooper SE model years with the most are the 2023 (5) and 2022 (1). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How many recalls does the Mini Cooper SE have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Mini Cooper SE model years, 4 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2022 (2) and 2023 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Mini Cooper SE fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mini Cooper SE's first-time failure rate ranged from 6% for cars first registered in 2021 to 11.4% for 2020, across 2 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.