NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Mini Hardtop Safety Ratings
The 2024 Mini Hardtop scores 78 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Mini Hardtop earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 78/100, placing it in the Average band. Across-the-board 4-star NHTSA ratings and a clean defect record support that standing, though the absence of forward collision warning and lane departure warning holds the score back.
The 2024 Mini Hardtop 2DR 3 HB FWD received a 4-out-of-5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 78/100, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Mini Hardtop ranks 79 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 78 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 4 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.1% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 79 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mini Hardtop?
The 2024 Mini Hardtop presents a mixed safety profile, reflected in its unchanged Safety Index of 78 out of 100, identical to the 2023 model. A notable strength lies in its defect record, which registers a perfect 20 out of 20 points due to zero recall campaigns and zero owner complaints on file for this model year. This absence of reported defects is a significant positive. Crash protection is also strong, contributing 56 out of a possible 70 points. This is underpinned by consistent 4-star NHTSA ratings across all tested disciplines, including a rollover risk of 11 percent and a clean dynamic tip result. However, the vehicle's avoidance technology score severely limits its overall rating, achieving only 2 out of 10 points. This low score is a direct consequence of the omission of both forward collision warning and lane departure warning as standard equipment. While electronic stability control is standard, providing minimal credit, the absence of these two active-safety features is the primary factor preventing the 2024 Mini Hardtop from achieving a higher Safety Index classification.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Mini Hardtop perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Mini Hardtop achieves a uniform 4 out of 5 stars in every crash-test category assessed by NHTSA. This includes overall, frontal, side, and rollover evaluations. The vehicle did not exhibit a dynamic tip event during testing, and its rollover risk is calculated at 11 percent. No specific area of performance demonstrates a deficiency based on these published ratings.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19236
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mini Hardtop have any recalls?
The 2024 Mini Hardtop has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as the recall database is updated continuously.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mini Hardtop?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2024 Mini Hardtop. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. No top components have been flagged through unverified consumer allegations at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mini Hardtop?
No open recalls are currently listed for the 2024 Mini Hardtop, a notable if preliminary finding for a model in its initial year of sale. However, recall data can be updated at any time; a VIN check at NHTSA's recall database remains the essential step for purchasers to confirm this status.
- The 2024 Mini Hardtop scores a perfect 20/20 on the defect record component of the Safety Index, reflecting zero NHTSA recall campaigns and zero filed owner complaints for this specific model year.
- All four NHTSA crash-test categories, overall, frontal, side, and rollover, returned 4 out of 5 stars for this model year, with a rollover risk of 11 percent and no dynamic tip recorded.
- The avoidance technology score of 2/10 is the single largest drag on the 2024 model year's Safety Index, caused specifically by the absence of forward collision warning and lane departure warning as standard equipment on this year's vehicle.
- The Safety Index of 78/100 is identical to the 2023 Mini Hardtop's score, meaning no year-over-year improvement in the federal safety data profile was recorded between those two model years.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Mini Hardtop places
The 2024 Mini Hardtop qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Mini Hardtop safety questions
Was the 2024 Mini Hardtop crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Mini Hardtop, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 78 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Mini Hardtop crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Mini Hardtop earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 4 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mini Hardtop have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mini Hardtop 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 2024 Mini Hardtop?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mini Hardtop. 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.
Other Hardtop years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19236), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Hardtop 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 79 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.