Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Mini Cooper Convertible
Convertible, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in United Kingdom. Owner complaints on file from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 14, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year11,571 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2026 convertible
Severity index0.02026 convertibles average 14.3
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible name wheels
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-616 | Sep 17, 2025 | Torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production | Seat belts | 1,571 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 14, 2026Failure Jul 14, 2026Memphis, TNWheels
I purchased a 2026 Mini Cooper S Convertible in October of 2025. In the following 8 months I replaced 4 tires. Two due to blow-outs from potholes, a third went flat the morning after hitting a bump leaving a parking space due. The 4 incident was related to a bubble which formed on the sidewall of the tire. As the vehicle has no spar tire, three of the indicants required being towed to the dealership or the tire store. After nine months I replaced the vehicle. This vehicle is nether safe nor dependable.
NHTSA complaint 11750392
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M610126 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of … - M650426 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may report issues with the alarm system not functioning correctly. These concerns may includeone or more of the following: Missing confirmation sound (function cannot be selected or deselected in the Central InformationDisplay (CID) menu) Alarm sy… - M120126 Mar 11, 2026 · Emissions
BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2025- 2026 MINI vehicles that were produced between February 28, 2024, and September 9, 2025. CAUSE Due - M510525 Jan 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The tailgate locks only on one side or has difficulty closing, which may cause a check control message stating "Tailgate Open." Additionally, a “rattle” noise may be heard while driving over rough roads. - M651325 Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle may experience various operational issues with the MINI Interaction Unit (MIU) such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black) - M651225 Dec 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit (HU-H6) Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigatio… - M840425 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle. - M650925 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While using the MINI Personal Assistant to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, either another contact is dialed, or the MINI Personal Assistant cannot locate the requested contact. - M610825 Sep 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The power windows and exterior mirrors do not function on the driver and/or passenger side. The fault occurs on either the driver or on the passenger side. It does not occur on both sides at the same time. - M520225 Sep 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A clicking noise can be heard from one or both front seat backrests. This noise is heard when leaning against the backrest of the seat, or while the vehicle is cornering. - M340125 Sep 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to …25-03-500 and hi…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.