Mini Cooper Convertible years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Mini Cooper Convertible years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (53 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 1 (from 47 complaints), 2012 at 2 (from 66 complaints), and 2015 at 5 (from 53 complaints). The Mini Cooper Convertible 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2015 Mini Cooper Convertible, 8 of 53 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
2013
2012
2015
2025–26
Mini Cooper Convertible reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Mini Cooper Convertible. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 30 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31.5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31.5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 30.5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 30.5 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 30 |
| 2015 → Most | 5 | 53 | 0 | Fuel and propulsion system | 29 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29.5 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 1 | 47 | 0 | Electrical system | 30 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 2 | 66 | 0 | Electrical system | 30 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-30 (BMW LL; verify under-hood label) · 4.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 175/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17, 205/40R18 or 205/55R17 (trim-dependent)
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-20 (BMW LL; verify under-hood label) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 175/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17 or 205/40R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 MINI Cooper S Convertible vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Countryman models). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end and eventually cause it to break, leading to a loss of vehicle control.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mini Cooper Convertible years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 1 (from 47 complaints), 2012 at 2 (from 66 complaints), and 2015 at 5 (from 53 complaints).
Which Mini Cooper Convertible year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (53 complaints). On the 2015 Mini Cooper Convertible, 8 of 53 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do Mini Cooper Convertible owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Mini Cooper Convertible years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Mini Cooper Convertible years are too early to compare?
The Mini Cooper Convertible 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a MINI Cooper Convertible use?
R57-era convertibles commonly use 0W-30 (~4.4 qt with filter); F57-era models commonly use 0W-20 (~4.5 qt)—verify the under-hood label and BMW LL approval.
What tire sizes fit a MINI Cooper Convertible?
OEM sizes commonly include 175/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17, and 205/40R18 depending on trim and generation.
What steering-gear recall covers certain MINI Convertibles?
Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 MINI Cooper S Convertible vehicles (among other BMW/MINI models) where the steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly.