Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Cooper.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 11429888806 alt 11428593186 |
| Engine air filter | 13718513944 |
| Spark plug | 12122455258 |
| Battery | 61216805461 alt 61217555719 |
| Front wiper blades | 61610040534 |
| Thermostat | 11539430898 alt 11539430899 |
| Cabin air filter | 64316835406 alt 64316835405 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3100 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 29 / 38 / 32 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | John Cooper Works Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | Hardtop S 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | S Sidewalk Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Hardtop John Cooper Works GP 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.70 sec | 13.10 sec | 301 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Hardtop John Cooper Works GP 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.70 sec | 13.10 sec | 301 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Countryman S ALL4 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 189 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.40 sec | 13.10 sec | 301 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Hardtop SE Iconic 2-door Hatchback Elec 32.6-kWh | 6.00 sec | 14.70 sec | 181 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.
| Lug Nuts | 103.0 ft-lbs |
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 2022–2024 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.
All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010324 | 2026-04-27 | Fuel/Propulsion System | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS |
| M010124 | 2024-10-07 | Fuel/Propulsion System | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| M610324 | 2024-08-15 | Electrical System | Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain… |
| M610324 | 2024-07-12 | Electrical System | Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain… |
| M310424 | 2024-03-04 | Suspension | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles… |
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EPA figures are 29 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.