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Mini Coupe Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 95 owner complaints for the Mini Coupe. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mini Coupe by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mini Coupe | 0 | 47 | |
| 2013 Mini Coupe | 0 | 48 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mini models.
Mini Coupe: questions owners ask
Which Mini Coupe year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mini Coupe model years with the most are the 2013 (48) and 2014 (47). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How often does the Mini Coupe fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mini Coupe's first-time failure rate ranged from 23.1% for cars first registered in 2012 to 29.6% for 2011, across 2 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.