2022 Mini Cooper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure:body (1) · Seat Belts (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-07-10 · M840226 · Service Campaign
once the telematics module (tcb2) enters sleep mode, a mini data services trigger for remote services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the tcb2. due to this issue, remote services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-27 · M010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
Engine 2026-02-06 · B061726 · Other
turbocharger return
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-13 · M061325 · Other
gasket set return
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-08 · M010124 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 years/150,000 miles
Suspension 2024-03-04 · M310424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer cv boots.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“the instrument cluster completely went blank and stopped working while driving, causing loss of critical information such as speed, warning lights, fuel level, and other vital indicators. this failure significantly impaired the safe operation of the vehicle and posed a serious safety risk. the vehicle is no longer under warranty, and i had to pay o…”
2024-07-11 · Structure:body“the flap that protects the charging port would not open. i could not charge the car for 2 days. my husband was able to open it but now it won't close. the first time this happened was nov 2023. dealership told me it was the cold weather. but now it's july albeit very hot temperatures and this is happening again. since bringing it to the dealershi…”
2023-05-16 · Tires · 8,025 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mini cooper equipped with pirelli tires, tire line: p-zero run flat, tire size: 205/40/r18, dot number: 19307460b. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the both front side tires had three sidewall bubbles, and the front passenger’s side tire had two sidewall bubbles. the cause of the failures was n…”
2023-02-09 · Power Train“while driving, the car shifted into park on its own coming to a sudden stop from about 30mph. the car reported “drivetrain error”. after turning off then back on, the error code disappeared and the car drove normally.…”
2021-09-12 · Unknown Or Other“the car easily shifts to neutral while driving. it is an automatic car. if the shifter is bumped every so slightly it shifts into neutral. it happens while traveling slowly or very fast. it has happened to me on a highway as well as when traveling very slowly. it is dangerous and certainly a safety. issue, especially if traveling on a highway. …”
2021-07-02 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“on saturday, june 26, 2021, i was driving from a highway # 30 from caguas to humacao puerto rico and when a try to take the exit for my house the car swept away and crashed. the airbags do not open and the seat belt does not protect my self. i suffer many injuries in my head and body. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.