2026 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and problems

The 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is wheels.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 10 Cooper Convertible model years — 10th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Sep 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other MINI Cooper Convertible years

2005: 96 complaints2005962006: 27 complaints20062007: 7 complaints20072008: 9 complaints20082009: 18 complaints20092016: 13 complaints20162022: 1 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible, the latest from Sep 17, 2025 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.