The most-reported Hardtop run is WMW53DK04N2 (2022 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 33% of reports.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mini Hardtop has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Hardtop complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMW53DK04N2•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| WMW23DL03N3•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WMW13DJ06N2•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WMW13DJ02N2•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WMW53DH01N2•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 164 Hardtop VINs so far, most often 2015, 2019, 2024 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 5 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Mini Hardtop owners report: Unknown Or Other, 2 of 5 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — |
How serious were they
Of the 5 reports on the Mini Hardtop, 20% involved a crash against 5.7% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mini Hardtop | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 5 | 1,118,888 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (20%) | 64,330 (5.7%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 27,017 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,150 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,729 |
Crash-related reports run 251% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,118,888 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,893 production runs. The Mini Hardtop share of that is 5 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mini Hardtop VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 5 NHTSA complaints from 5 Hardtop runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Hardtop production run has the most complaints?
WMW53DK04N2, a 2022 build, with 1 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Hardtop run has 1.
How many Hardtop complaints involve a crash?
20% of 5 reports, against 5.7% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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