NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Mini Cooper SE Safety Record
The 2021 Mini Cooper SE has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Mini Cooper SE holds no federal crash-test ratings, as NHTSA has not evaluated this model. This absence of data means the vehicle's structural integrity and occupant protection systems remain formally unscored. The federal record does, however, detail a light recall and complaint burden band. Three recall campaigns are on file, and NHTSA has received zero owner complaints regarding this model year.
The 2021 Mini Cooper Se was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recalls on record, 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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mini Cooper SE?
The 2021 Mini Cooper SE has no crash test data available from NHTSA. No star ratings have been published for frontal, side, or rollover performance. The absence of this data means no Safety Index score can be computed. This particular model year exhibits a Light recall and complaint burden. Three recalls are on record, two of which address the high-voltage battery system, a critical safety element in battery-electric vehicles. These battery-related recalls were issued years after the vehicle's initial sale date. A third recall targets seat belts across a wider range of BMW and Mini models. There are zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mini Cooper SE.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mini Cooper SE have any recalls?
The three recalls for this model year address the high-voltage traction battery thermal management software, the high-voltage battery housing itself, and seat belts. The two battery-related campaigns span the 2020-2024 Cooper Se range and were issued in 2024. The seat belt recall was issued in 2021 and covers a broader BMW and Mini lineup that includes the 2021 Cooper Se. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data on file, but owners should verify current open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE24V612000
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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).
Reported 2024-08-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V302000
Risk: A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-04-29
SEAT BELTS21V554000
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
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).
Reported 2021-07-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mini Cooper SE?
NHTSA's complaint database shows zero owner complaints on file for the 2021 Mini Cooper Se. No component areas, no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths appear in the record. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of filings means no allegations have been submitted, not that no issues exist.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mini Cooper SE?
Owners of the 2021 Mini Cooper SE should verify recall compliance for their specific vehicle due to three open campaigns, two of which address high-voltage battery issues.
- NHTSA issued two separate recall campaigns in 2024 covering the high-voltage traction battery thermal management software and the battery housing on 2020-2024 Cooper Se vehicles, meaning 2021 model year units are included in both actions and VIN-level remedy verification is essential.
- A 2021 seat belt recall covering a broad BMW and Mini lineup that includes the Cooper Se was issued in 2021, close to the vehicle's original sale period, so remedy completion status on any specific used unit should be confirmed before purchase.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2021 Mini Cooper Se, an unusually quiet complaint profile, though complaints are unverified allegations and a zero count does not establish that no issues have occurred.
- NHTSA has no crash-test data for the 2021 Mini Cooper Se and no tested sibling years exist in the covered data, leaving structural and restraint performance formally unscored with no adjacent-year results available as a reference point.
FAQ2021 Mini Cooper SE safety questions
Was the 2021 Mini Cooper SE 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 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mini Cooper SE have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Mini Cooper SE. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Mini Cooper SE?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Mini Cooper SE. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Cooper SE 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.