2020 MINI Cooper SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper SE years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 MINI Cooper SE so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 MINI Cooper SE recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised that if a warning message is displayed in the vehicle, to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other MINI Cooper SE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Cooper SE | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Cooper SE | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Cooper SE | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Cooper SE | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 MINI Cooper SE?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 MINI Cooper SE?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 MINI Cooper SE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper SE model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.