NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Mini Cooper SE Safety Record
The 2024 Mini Cooper SE has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Mini Cooper SE lacks federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, leaving its Safety Index uncalculated. No star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection are available. The federal record does show a light burden of two recalls, both addressing the high-voltage battery system. One unverified owner complaint is on file. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data precludes any definitive safety assessment based on these figures alone.
The 2024 Mini Cooper Se was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recalls and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data at nhtsa.gov.
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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mini Cooper SE?
The 2024 Mini Cooper SE has a notable recall record, with both federal recalls targeting the high-voltage battery and its thermal management software. This pattern aligns with BMW of North America's broader recall scope for 2020-2024 Cooper SE models, indicating a consistent engineering focus on this specific system. The vehicle registers in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints, placing it among models with lower overall federal record activity. Only one owner complaint is on file, a sample too small to represent the broader ownership experience. No crash-test results for the 2024 Cooper SE are available from NHTSA, and there are no sibling model years with published data for structural comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mini Cooper SE have any recalls?
Both recalls for the 2024 Mini Cooper Se target the electrical propulsion system. The first, issued in April, involves a high-voltage battery housing that may be compromised. The second, issued in August, concerns software governing high-voltage battery thermal management, with faults potentially occurring in that system. Neither recall notice in the data block specifies a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, but owners should verify current remedy 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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mini Cooper SE?
One unverified owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mini Cooper Se. The reported components are Engine And Engine Cooling and Visibility. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been established as confirmed defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mini Cooper SE?
For the 2024 Mini Cooper SE, two recalls have been issued, both concerning the battery. As recalls transfer with the vehicle, not the original owner, any prospective buyer should verify through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov that these issues have been remedied on a specific unit before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Mini Cooper Se, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and none can be inferred.
- Both 2024 model-year recalls address the high-voltage battery system, one covering battery housing integrity and one covering thermal management software, under campaigns initiated by BMW of North America.
- Only one unverified owner complaint is currently on file with NHTSA for this model year, with reported components including Engine And Engine Cooling and Visibility.
- Buyers should verify open-recall status for any specific 2024 Mini Cooper Se unit by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall remedy completion varies by vehicle and is not reflected in the burden band.
FAQ2024 Mini Cooper SE safety questions
Was the 2024 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 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mini Cooper SE have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mini Cooper SE. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Mini Cooper SE?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 Mini Cooper SE. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Cooper SE 2024.
- 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.