2023 Mini Cooper Se problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Wheels (1) · Service Brakes (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.
Service bulletins (3)
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 2024-08-16 · M610324 · Service Campaign
some model year (my) 2023/2024 mini vehicles may be equipped with a body domain controller (bdc)that needs to be replaced. this is not a safety, emissions, or any other performance issue.
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.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
What owners report
2026-06-19 · Wheels“the vehicle's suspension system was improperly configured for its electric powertrain at the time of manufacture, resulting in an incorrect ride height that is incompatible with the vehicle's ev platform. this is not an isolated component failure but a fundamental design defect — the vehicle was delivered in a condition that was never properly suit…”
2025-08-25 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“while driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. the car behind hit it. the car was immediately taken to the service department at dreyer & reinbold mini in carmel, indiana. they kept the car for 3 months and i was told the case went all the way to the manufacturer in ge…”
2025-04-15 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2023 mini cooper se. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v302000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue. the man…”
2024-10-28 · Electrical System“the safety recall campaign 24v-612 is a complete farce. it states that there is a safety defect with the high-voltage battery which could cause a fire, but the "solution" proposed by the manufacturer is a software change which discharges the battery, making the car essentially useless. this is not a "solution" and i can't believe you would accept…”
2024-07-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i started the car in the morning and the screen message came up “high voltage system fault, contact your dealer to get service, you can continue to drive”. my distance available to drive on a 100% barrett charge dropped from 100 to 20. i had the car towed to the dealer. they have not been able to determine the cause for over a month…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.