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MINI · Convertible / Roadster · 2015–2023

MINI MINI Cabriolet F57

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 3 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

178–306 PS

2.0L Turbo Benzin

THE MINI experience!

Legendary!

Engine Ratings

Be Careful 5 weaknesses
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
Be Careful 9 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Moisture in footwell from leaking soft top

Water enters the footwell through leaking soft-top seals or A-pillar connections. Problem occurs particularly after car washes or heavy rain.

Symptoms: Wet carpet in the footwell after rain. Smell of damp or mould. Water runs along the A-pillar or under the soft top into the cabin.
from 40,000 km
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 High
!Soft top opens only to sunroof position

The fully automatic folding roof sometimes opens only to 95% or jams. The electric roof motor and guide rails are weak points.

Symptoms: Roof opens only to sunroof position, button flashes and motor runs, roof stops mid-travel. Microswitch in boot often the cause.
from 50,000 km
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 High
!Rear window cracks without impact

The convertible's rear window can crack without external impact, possibly due to thermal stress when opening the roof. Replacement is costly.

Symptoms: Rear window shatters when opening the roof without external impact, or spontaneously during temperature changes.
from 50,000 km
Ad MINI F57 rear window convertibleMINI convertible rear screen plastic
 Medium
!Convertible roof latch error — roof will not open

The hood mechanism of the F57 can report latch errors and refuse to open or close. The cause is often dirty micro-switches or corroded contacts.

Symptoms: Warning message 'Hood fault', roof cannot be opened or closed, roof stops mid-movement
from 70,000 km
Ad Convertible roof latch MINI F57Roof micro-switch MINI convertible F57
 Medium
●Soft-top seals harden and crack

The rubber seals between the soft-top fabric and bodywork harden over time and crack. Wind noise at motorway speeds and water ingress are the consequences.

Symptoms: Wind noise from the roof area at higher speeds, water ingress in rain. Seals feel hard and brittle, visible cracks.
from 60,000 km
Ad MINI F57 soft-top sealMINI convertible rubber seal F57
 Low
iConvertible roof wind noise and rattling

The fabric hood of the F57 can develop wind noise and rattling at higher speeds, particularly at the side seals and around the roll bar.

Symptoms: Whistling or hissing at motorway speed, hood flapping, rattling noises at the sides
Ad Convertible roof seal MINI F57Side seal convertible MINI F57
 Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Average
107 complaints · 2015–2023
Engine
19 ⚠ 4
Electrical
19 ⚠ 2
Powertrain
18 ⚠ 2
Fuel System
13 ⚠ 1
Other
11 ⚠ 2

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (19 complaints)
⚠ Electrical (19 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (18 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 29 weaknesses have been documented for the MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 (2015–2023) — 19 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Electronics, Suspension, Interior.

What to watch out for with the MINI MINI Cabriolet? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 have? +
The MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 has 19 known engine weaknesses and 10 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used MINI MINI Cabriolet F57? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: B38A12 (1.2L Turbo), B38B15 (1.5L Turbo), B48B20 (2.0L Turbo). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo).
Which MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 192 hp four-cylinder turbo with 280 Nm — the real fun machine of the F56. Direct turn-in, firm suspension, a genuine go-kart on a B-road.
Is the MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 worth buying used? +
The MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the MINI MINI Cabriolet F57? +
The MINI MINI Cabriolet F57 is available with engine variants from 75 to 306 hp. Petrol: B38A12 (1.2L Turbo), B38B15 (1.5L Turbo), B48B20 (2.0L Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee