Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2021 Mini Cooper.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
On October 4, 2022, the Mini Cooper hardtop 4 door was hit in a head-on collision by a driver who was going at least 40 mph, possibly more. The car that hit the Cooper was a Toyota prius. All the prious' airbags deployed. No airbags deployed on the Mini Cooper hardtop 4 door. None. The Mini Cooper, after assessment, was considered to be a total loss.