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2023 Mini Cooper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Cooper.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2023 Mini Cooper, equipped with an automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 29 city, 38 highway, and 32 combined mpg, has drawn only seven total owner complaints—the top area being "Structure, Unknown Or Other"—and carries zero recalls, placing it among the most trouble-free years in the model's recorded history from 2001 through 2026, especially when compared to the peak of 843 complaints in 2005.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/38/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11429888806. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size195/55R16 87VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5; Optional: 7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429888806 alt 11428593186
Engine air filter13718513944
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61216805461 alt 61217555719
Front wiper blades61610040534
Thermostat11539430898 alt 11539430899
Cabin air filter64316835406 alt 64316835405

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length151.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb weight3100 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 38 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cooper of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2020 John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022John Cooper Works Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.20 sec228 hpFWD
2022Hardtop S 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec189 hpFWD
2022S Sidewalk Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec189 hpFWD
2021Hardtop John Cooper Works GP 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-44.70 sec13.10 sec301 hpFWD
2021Hardtop John Cooper Works GP 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-44.70 sec13.10 sec301 hpFWD
2021Countryman S ALL4 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.20 sec189 hpAWD
2020John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 2.0L Turbo I-44.40 sec13.10 sec301 hpAWD
2020Hardtop SE Iconic 2-door Hatchback Elec 32.6-kWh6.00 sec14.70 sec181 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Mini Cooper sits near the bottom of a long-term downward trajectory that saw federal complaints fall from a generation-high of 843 in 2005 to single-digit or low-teen figures across the 20222024 window. With 7 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 14 TSBs, 2023 nearly matches 2022’s 6 complaints and zero recalls while posting fewer TSBs than both 2022’s 24 and 2024’s 27, placing it in a quiet period before 2025’s spike to 3 recalls. Those seven complaints were distributed thinly across four category labels—Structure,Unknown Or Other; Tires,Hybrid Propulsion System; Service Brakes; and Electrical System—and included one crash-related and one fire-related complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the generation’s peak of 395 TSBs and multiple recalls in earlier years, 2023 represents one of the cleanest federal records in the dataset. Given its position at the low end of the complaint-and-recall curve with no open investigations or recalls, 2023 is a strong year to buy on paper.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
14
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Tires,Hybrid Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
M0103242026-04-27Fuel/Propulsion SystemEVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS
M0101242024-10-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemEVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
M6103242024-08-15Electrical SystemSome model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain…
M6103242024-07-12Electrical SystemSome model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain…
M3104242024-03-04SuspensionDuring inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Cooper have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cooper get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.