What is the overall risk grade for the 2021 MINI Cooper?

The 2021 MINI Cooper has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2021 MINI Cooper have?

The 2021 MINI Cooper has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2021 MINI Cooper?

The most severe recall for the 2021 MINI Cooper is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2021 MINI Cooper safe to drive?

The 2021 MINI Cooper has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2021 MINI Cooper? (Campaign #21V554000)

Your vehicle may have a faulty seat belt retractor that can deactivate early, causing the seat belt to not fully retract. If you're in a crash, a faulty seat belt retractor can increase your risk of injury because the seat belt won't be working as it should. We'll inspect and replace the seat belt retractor (and seat belt) for free at a dealership. You've probably already gotten a letter about this, but if not, you can contact us at 1-800-525-7417 (BMW), 1-866-825-1525 (MINI), 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce), or 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

2021 MINI Cooper

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a faulty seat belt retractor that can deactivate early, causing the seat belt to not fully retract.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash, a faulty seat belt retractor can increase your risk of injury because the seat belt won't be working as it should.

Free Fix

We'll inspect and replace the seat belt retractor (and seat belt) for free at a dealership. You've probably already gotten a letter about this, but if not, you can contact us at 1-800-525-7417 (BMW), 1-866-825-1525 (MINI), 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce), or 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

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Original — What Happened

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Original — Risk if Unfixed

During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Original — Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

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Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

What Happened

The air bag control unit in your vehicle monitors the airbags and seatbelts in case of a rollover. In certain 2020-2021 models, this unit may not work properly, putting you at risk in a rollover crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbags and seatbelts don't deploy as they should in a rollover, you could be more likely to get hurt.

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag control unit with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.

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Original — What Happened

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Original — Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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