2022 Mini Cooper Se problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software 2024-08-15 · campaign 24V612000 · 12,535 vehicles
Defect: 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 2024-04-29 · campaign 24V302000 · 145 vehicles
Defect: 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.
What owners report
2025-01-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 retur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.