2023 MINI COOPER SE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 MINI COOPER SE has 4 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden brake application, loss of interior lights, and vehicle stalling while driving in the rain. One complaint details a prolonged repair delay related to a battery reprogramming recall.
Common Issues- Unexpected braking. Vehicle brakes apply suddenly without driver input, sometimes causing accidents.
- Power loss in rain. Interior lights shut off and the vehicle comes to a stop during wet conditions.
- Prolonged repair times. Dealers have kept vehicles for several weeks or months awaiting recall part availability or resolution.
- Battery-related defects. Issues linked to the high voltage battery allow water intrusion leading to stalling or system failures.
The MINI COOPER SE has two recalls addressing electrical and battery system defects affecting vehicle safety. These recalls involve issues with high voltage battery water intrusion and software faults that may cause short circuits and fires.
Recalls- High voltage battery seal. NHTSA Campaign 24V302000 affects 145 vehicles. The battery housing may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter. Water damage can cause fires or stalling, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair battery seals free of charge.
- Battery system software. NHTSA Campaign 24V612000 affects 12,535 vehicles. Faults in the high voltage battery system may cause a short circuit, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside if warning messages appear until a free software update is installed.
Owners facing repeated repairs, serious safety defects, or unresolved recall repairs should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Such protections may provide remedies for vehicles with persistent warranty or safety issues.
2023 MINI COOPER SE Summary
2023
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
12680
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 MINI COOPER SE
12535 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2023 MINI COOPER SE
145 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.
Risk: A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Complaints
2023 MINI COOPER SE
ID: 2123364FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service department at Dreyer & Reinbold MINI in Carmel, Indiana. They kept the car for 3 months and I was told the case went all the way to the manufacturer in Germany. When they were finished, they told us their tests could not "confirm" our report that the car came to a stop by itself, but their tests did show the brakes were applied and the car was hit from behind. They basically told us they did not believe my wife's account of the incident. I recently saw that this make and model of car was recalled about a year ago because the car could stall in the rain due to unsealed battery compartments, which is exactly what my wife experienced. I do not believe anyone looked inside the car at all, but merely relied on their computer analyses without interviewing my wife or any witnesses to confirm what happened.
2023 MINI COOPER SE
ID: 2123363ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service department at Dreyer & Reinbold MINI in Carmel, Indiana. They kept the car for 3 months and I was told the case went all the way to the manufacturer in Germany. When they were finished, they told us their tests could not "confirm" our report that the car came to a stop by itself, but their tests did show the brakes were applied and the car was hit from behind. They basically told us they did not believe my wife's account of the incident. I recently saw that this make and model of car was recalled about a year ago because the car could stall in the rain due to unsealed battery compartments, which is exactly what my wife experienced. I do not believe anyone looked inside the car at all, but merely relied on their computer analyses without interviewing my wife or any witnesses to confirm what happened.
2023 MINI COOPER SE
ID: 2123362SERVICE BRAKES
While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service department at Dreyer & Reinbold MINI in Carmel, Indiana. They kept the car for 3 months and I was told the case went all the way to the manufacturer in Germany. When they were finished, they told us their tests could not "confirm" our report that the car came to a stop by itself, but their tests did show the brakes were applied and the car was hit from behind. They basically told us they did not believe my wife's account of the incident. I recently saw that this make and model of car was recalled about a year ago because the car could stall in the rain due to unsealed battery compartments, which is exactly what my wife experienced. I do not believe anyone looked inside the car at all, but merely relied on their computer analyses without interviewing my wife or any witnesses to confirm what happened.
2023 MINI COOPER SE
ID: 2082679ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Mini Cooper SE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V302000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure; however, the vehicle was taken to be repaired for an initial unknown recall for reprogramming of the battery in September of 2024. The contact then received a second notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V302000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) the vehicle was taken to the dealer and had been there for six weeks and had not been repaired yet. The VIN was not available.