NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Mini Convertible Safety Record
The 2021 Mini Convertible has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Mini Convertible has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA star rating or a computed Safety Index. The vehicle's regulatory profile indicates a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. There are no open recall campaigns on record for this model year. Seven owner complaints have been filed. These observations are based solely on published regulatory data.
The 2021 Mini Convertible was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mini Convertible?
The 2021 Mini Convertible has no recall campaigns on file with federal regulators, placing it in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints. Owner-reported complaints total seven, distributed across five component categories. Three of these unverified allegations concern the Electrical System. One complaint references a crash and one references a fire, both unverified by federal investigation. Two complaints allege injuries; no deaths are alleged. The complaint record remains active, with the most recent filing occurring in late 2024. No crash-test data for the 2021 Mini Convertible or any sibling model years is available from NHTSA. The Light burden band designation reflects the limited federal regulatory activity for this model year, but it does not provide crash-test performance information.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mini Convertible have any recalls?
The 2021 Mini Convertible has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories tied to this model year. Because recall status can change, verifying a specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov remains the definitive step.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mini Convertible?
Seven complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Mini Convertible. The top alleged components are the Electrical System (3 reports), followed by single reports each touching the Fuel/Propulsion System, Steering, Air Bags, and Tires. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mini Convertible?
A VIN check at nhtsa.gov should be considered essential for any 2021 Mini Convertible prior to purchase. Recall status is vehicle specific and can change at any time, making it critical to verify that no open recalls have been issued since this guide's data was compiled.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2021 Mini Convertible, meaning no federal safety defect or noncompliance action is on file for this model year.
- Seven unverified complaints were filed with NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System named most frequently across three of those reports.
- One of the seven reported complaints alleges a fire and one alleges a crash, both unverified consumer allegations with no established causal determination by NHTSA.
- Because NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Mini Convertible, no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this vehicle, and shoppers cannot compare it on crash-test grounds to vehicles that were tested.
FAQ2021 Mini Convertible safety questions
Was the 2021 Mini Convertible crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mini Convertible have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Mini Convertible as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Mini Convertible?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Mini Convertible. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Convertible 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.