Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Cooper.
The 2016 Mini Cooper arrives as a passenger car fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. Reliability records show 18 owner complaints and one recall for this model year, with grievances concentrated in the electrical system and engine categories. Against the broader 2001-2026 timeline—spanning the 843 complaints logged in 2005 down to the single complaint filed in 2024—the 2016 model sits near the lower end of the complaint spectrum, marking it as a relatively quiet year in the nameplate’s documented history.
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 a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. 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 | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717568728 alt 13717561235 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217575326 alt 61217571896 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613803 alt 11518613804 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 33 / 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hardtop John Cooper Works 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | S Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | S Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Clubman S 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Clubman S 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Convertible 1.5L Turbo I-3 | 7.50 sec | 16.00 sec | 134 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Clubman 1.5L Turbo I-3 | 8.00 sec | 16.30 sec | 134 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Clubman 1.5L Turbo I-3 | 8.00 sec | 16.40 sec | 134 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Power Steering Fluid | Pentosin CHF11S |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.05-1.10 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 140R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 26; Rear: 103 /; Front: 26; Rear: 22- |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81; Rear: 74 Use; Front: 84; Rear: 74 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Stamped on rotor |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90 degrees Step 3: 180 | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | M10 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 3 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 4 | M8X95 Bolts | 11 ft. lbs |
| 5 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 6 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 7 | M8X35 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 66.0 ft. lbs. | 66 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record for this Mini Cooper platform illustrates a dramatic downward trend in complaints from the previous generation's peak of 843 in 2005, transitioning into the current generation where complaints dropped from 55 in 2015 to just 18 in 2017. While the specific 2016 baseline metrics are absent from the year-by-year data, the target year sits at the front end of this current generation's declining arc, a phase that typically carries early-production growing pains. Specific 2016 data reveals 4 fire complaints and clusters of issues within the electrical system and engine, with 2 complaints each, though the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. Positioned between the elevated 2015 metrics of 6 recalls and 395 TSBs and the much calmer 2017 figures, the 2016 model represents a transitional but still vulnerable period. Therefore, the 2016 Mini Cooper is a somewhat risky purchase; buyers should mandate a thorough pre-purchase inspection specifically focused on the engine and electrical systems to mitigate the documented fire risks.
All 18 complaints on record, top 8 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 35 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
| M640116 | 2024-01-19 | Structure | Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. |
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M360119 | 2021-12-01 | Equipment | New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new… |
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EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.