Does the 2020 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2020 MINI Cooper S recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a MINI dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 MINI Cooper S?

5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2020 MINI Cooper S recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2020 MINI Cooper S. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your MINI been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A MINI dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2020 MINI Cooper S recalls, newest first

May 20, 2020NHTSA 20V28300076 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
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.
Components: Air bags › Side/window › Curtain; Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 2019NHTSA 19V634000683 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 MINI Cooper S with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine2
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1

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Questions

Does the 2020 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2020 MINI Cooper S recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a MINI dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 MINI Cooper S?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.