MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door — All Years

Reviewed by the 247VehicleCheck Data Team — automotive data reviewers

We have MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door specifications on file for 10 model years, 2016–2025, covering hatchback trims. EPA data lists a single engine, the 2L 4-cyl turbo. Combined fuel economy runs from 31 to 38 mpg (UK) depending on year, engine and transmission. 0 of the 1 rated model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating. Select a year below for full engine, fuel economy, dimensions and safety data.

YearEngine(s)FuelMPG (UK)CO₂ g/kmNHTSARecallsComplaints
20252L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline38170—34
20242L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline32–37174—01
20232L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline32–37174———
20222L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline32–37174—01
20212L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline32–36186———
20202L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline36185—211
20192L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline31–34196—214
20182L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline31–34196—06
20172L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline31–34196—322
20162L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline32–341964★09

Best and Worst MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door Years: What the NHTSA Data Shows

Across the 6 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door model years from 2016 to 2022 that have NHTSA data, the typical year has about 10 owner complaints on file. These are the extremes:

Fewest owner complaints

  • 2022 — 1 complaint, 0 recall campaigns
  • 2018 — 6 complaints, 0 recall campaigns
  • 2016 — 9 complaints, 0 recall campaigns, 4★ NHTSA

Most owner complaints

  • 2017 — 22 complaints, 3 recall campaigns
  • 2019 — 14 complaints, 2 recall campaigns
  • 2020 — 11 complaints, 2 recall campaigns

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and rise with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so treat them as a pointer for what to inspect, not a reliability score. Model years after 2022 are left out because they have had little time to accumulate reports. Always check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Engine History

Engines are those EPA lists for each model year; the MPG (UK) column shows the range across configurations where more than one exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What years is the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door covered on this site?

We have data for 10 model years of the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door, from 2016 to 2025.

What engines does the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door come with?

EPA data lists: 2L 4-cyl turbo (2016–2025).

Which MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door year has the best fuel economy?

The 2025 model returns the highest combined MPG (UK) on record here, at 38 mpg on its most efficient configuration.

Does the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door have a 5-star NHTSA safety rating?

No model year of this car currently has a 5-star overall NHTSA rating on record here — check the individual year pages above for the exact rating available.

Which MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door model years have the most recalls and complaints?

The 2017 model year has the most NHTSA recall campaigns on record (3), and the 2017 has the most owner complaints (22). NHTSA lists no recalls for 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024. Counts are from NHTSA as of 6 October 2026 and change over time; complaints are unverified owner reports.

What body style is the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door?

The MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door is classed as a hatchback on this site.

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