2016 MINI COOPER

1 recalls, 43 complaints - 518 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

6,073 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 6 crashes 2 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
POWER TRAIN	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
AIR BAGS	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
STEERING	2
SUSPENSION	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2

Incident date: May 1, 2026

2015 and 2016 Hard top Mini Coopers, Standard (F55) are prone to their environmental air catalyst sensor breaking, causing a check engine light and emissions issues. The remedy is replacing the entire radiator. This occurred on my vehicle at only 40,000 miles. MINI is aware of the issue, but only i... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Incident date: Jan 2, 2026

In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehi... Read more

Crash Fire

Incident date: Jan 2, 2026

Crash Fire

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Vehicle Posted Message To; Pull Over and Park Safely As Vehicle Would Be Shutting Down

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Check engine light came on got code P1005 and code P1029. Shop had to change out fuel level sensor code came back so they had to change out fuel pump. Car has 55,000 miles on it.

Incident date: May 28, 2025

the speed sensor in transmission isn't working properly it shift down to 1st gear as shown in these recalls 19S07,19S19,AND 24S37. IM NOT SURE IF IT IS RELATED TO 19N01 in any way but the problem was that its showing on my vin that they conducted a recall 19S07 ON MY 2012 F-150 IN THE Past but then ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2025

A Blue Ox baseplate Part #2690 broke at the weld joint. This is due to the attachment points being to far apart. The industry standard is 24-28”. The blue ox is 41”. This causes undo stress on the weld especially during heavy braking.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

On 12/28/2024, while accelerating on the highway, I received without warning a reduced engine power warning and the RPM's were racing when I depressed the gas pedal. I was in moderate traffic in excess of 55 MPH and had difficulty safely making it to the right shoulder of the roadway as traffic was... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

The rear window of the vehicle exploded with no impact. After backing out of my driveway I was pulling forward down the street and my rear window exploded. There was a pop and crackle sound. There was no evidence on the vehicle that something struck the window nor was there anything seen in the came... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2024

The transmission Valve Assembly Control Module and Vehicle Speed Sensors have both failed. The car will not shift out of 2nd gear and cannot go faster than 40 mph. This is a safety issue. I had my car inspected by a certified mechanic and he diagnosed the problem. He also stated that that he ha... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2024

SAFETY ISSUE RECALL faulty fuel pump module causes hesitation and needs replacement, but cannot cannot schedule service as parts are not available

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

The contact owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH she rolled over a large puddle of water on the roadway. The contact stated that she hydroplaned and she lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that she drove off of the roadway and down an embank... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

Tire Size ST225/75R12 While returning from a camping trip, the passenger-side rear tire on the dual-axle camper blew apart when I was southbound on [XXX] in Vermont. The tire had only been on the camper for about 18 months and had less than 1500 miles on it. The tire shredded right in the middle of ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

Incident date: Jun 13, 2024

I bought this vehicle back in 2022 hearing how great Hyundai is wanting to make a long time purchase with a for my family. I’ve had different models vehicles but I wanted something reliable. Now hearing this is possibly a fire hazard I need all this taking care of immediately . I am dependent on m... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2024

Loss of drive power while at high speed on the highway. Warning popped up saying car will lose power soon, with a turtle icon. Had to pull over 3 lanes to shoulder. Could have been dangerous, Chrysler known issue - they had recall 03A to make sure the warning turns up, but didn't fix it.

Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

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Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

I was almost rear ended because Hill hold assist did not disengage quickly. I’ve driven manual transmission for over 40 years and find this hill hold dangerous!

Incident date: Dec 31, 2023

Vehicle has about 60,000 miles. Has started intermittent service electronic brake and service abs warning. Noticed alot of information online that this is happening more than a normal rate of failure. I believe where this is being looked into...hoping for a speedy response. Thank You!

Incident date: Dec 31, 2023

Any sudden jolt to the front passenger side wheel causes the truck to do the death wobble. It happened 3 times yesterday (12/31/23) within a 1 hour time frame. The only way to stop it is to let the truck gradually come to a stop and then start back again. The whole truck jumps and the steering wheel... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2023

My dash board has deep cracks that go all the way through dash board. A lady I work with has exact make and model as me and has same issue. Open research this seems to be a wide spread problem with these specific models and can cause electrical and air bag issues.

Incident date: Oct 12, 2023

DURING INSPECTION, TECHNICIAN NOTED COOLANT RESERVOIR VERY LOW. TECHNICIAN TRACED COOLANT LEAK TO VALLEY SEAL. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NOTICED BEFORE PERFORMING COOLANT REPLACEMENT FOUND THE RESERVOIR WAS NEAR EMPTY INDICATING A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM. INSPECTED RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2023

The car was not unlocking using the keyfob, it was required to log into the phone app in order to unlock a reconfigure the key. There was no sign of trouble, it would seem as if the vehicle had lost connection with the key fob.

Incident date: Apr 2, 2023

The air bag light flashing saying airbag is off. The electrical system shut off, radio flashed on and off. The steering lost its power and the head lights shut off then everything would come back on. This happened multiple times, I could not control the steering, very unsafe and scary. Car is availa... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2023

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

Was driving one night and out of nowhere the car started to change gears hard no warning lights came on then the car just cut off so started it back it cut off and I started it back again drove home fine next time I went to get in it the check engine light came on now the car won't even start and I ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2023

Backup camera works intermittently

Incident date: Oct 17, 2022

I purchased this vehicle on 9/03/2019 with 29,871 miles. I had to replace the clutch on 5/11/2020 at 39,690 miles. I am now having to purchase yet ANOTHER clutch on 10/17/2022 with 58,850 miles. Two clutches within 3 years is just unacceptable!

Incident date: Aug 24, 2022

Transmission-get message when opening car door to put parking brake on to secure vehicle from rolling… Car does not roll, goes into gear with no problem… on the mini message board a lot of owners getting the same message….

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

SEAT BACK MECHANISM FAILED. COULD NOT LATCH IN PLACE. FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MOTOR MOUNT BROKEN WITH MILAGE ONLY AT 56,000 MILES.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

SEAT BACK MECHANISM FAILED. COULD NOT LATCH IN PLACE. FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MOTOR MOUNT BROKEN WITH MILAGE ONLY AT 56,000 MILES.

Incident date: May 2, 2022

Left side headlight has needed to be replaced three different times at a cost of $1400 each time.

Incident date: Oct 29, 2021

Car only has 48000,00 miles and tie rods need replaced This is not normal ware for a car. My Ford Fusion has 98000.00 and just now needs tie rods. This has to be a defect

Incident date: Aug 7, 2021

The harmonic balancer aka crank damper went on my 2016 4dr hardtop 1.5L Mini Cooper. Has 73,000 miles on it. It has been sitting at a garage now for almost a month waiting for bmw to have the part in stock (tentative date avail. Sept.20, making it 2months wait time) tried every possible 3rd party pa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2021

Incident date: May 20, 2021

Check engine light comes on. The vehicle is giving code 1b8302. This code is for environmental air sensor BUS communication error. There is an extended warranty issued by Mini for other models for the exact same issue. Dealership/Mini will not cover the cost to repair my vehicle as it has been exclu... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHO OWNED A 2016 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SENDING THE VEHICLE 10-15 FEET HEAD-ON INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 17, 2020

REAR LIGHT CONNECTOR OVER HEATING, MELTING AND SHORTING.

Incident date: Aug 17, 2020

REAR LIGHT CONNECTOR OVER HEATING, MELTING AND SHORTING.

Incident date: Feb 18, 2020

WAS IN A SIGNIFICANT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 2.18.20. DRIVING ON US-98WEST 2016 MINI COOPER 4DOOR WHEN LARGE CHEVY2500 PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45-50MPH. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. I SLAMMED ON BRAKES BUT MADE FULL CONTACT WITH BACK OF TRUCK, I WAS... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Feb 18, 2020

Crash 2 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MINI COOPER

518 manufacturer communications from 240 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	86
350000 EQUIPMENT	56
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	44
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	43
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	34
100000 POWER TRAIN	19
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	18
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	18

160000 STRUCTURE

Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, m

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS r

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.

160000 STRUCTURE

It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may oc

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

200000 WHEELS

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609. This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and came in vehicles with option code 609. This uses map N

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed a

010000 STEERING

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

350000 EQUIPMENT

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SERVICE ACTION 0041080200: MINI F54 RIGHT FRONT DOOR: Due to a fault in the press shop, there may be a crack in the inner door panel of the front right door in the area of the window frame.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

263010 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

160000 STRUCTURE

REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time.

100000 POWER TRAIN

REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp

220000 SEATS

NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.

350000 EQUIPMENT

NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.

350000 EQUIPMENT

BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the l

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling, a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank when the tank is full. The customer may describe this noise as a "helicopter n

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

100000 POWER TRAIN

350000 EQUIPMENT

MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated February 2020. After engine start the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) "Engine

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME) - B36C: In certain situations the exhaust valve seat inserts may become overheated when using low quality fuel. If overheated the valve seat insert may become distorted and wear at

350000 EQUIPMENT

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

010000 STEERING

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) do

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.

350000 EQUIPMENT

CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI M54 03 17 dated May 2019. When attempting to stow the convertible top it does not compress into a fully locked position on the left side. T

150000 SEAT BELTS

SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WATER INGRESS IN FOOTWELL AREA FROM A/C CONDENSATE DRAIN: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016. The condensate drain hose is blocked by the heat shield - The condensate drain hose is not

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No commu

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MINI COOPER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

BMW Safety Act Violations

In a Consent Order executed on December 17, 2015, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by: failing to conduct a timely recall for Recall No. 15V-450; failing to file certain quarterly recall reports in a timely manner; failing to timely notify vehicle owners of... Read more

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

International Autos, Inc. / Mini Recall

The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy h... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Loss of power steering assist

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) originally opened the investigation of loss of power steering assist in model year (MY) 2004 and 2005 Mini Cooper as Preliminary Evaluation PE10-038.The investigation was upgraded to Engineering Analysis EA11-005 in May, 2011.During EA11-005 the scope was ex... panded to include MY 2002 and 2003 vehicles that use the same steering system.The subject vehicles now include MY 2002, the first year BMW sold MINI in the U.S., through mid-MY 2005 covering approximately 109,000 vehicles.The subject vehicles use an electrically driven pump to provide hydraulic pressure to a conventional rack-and-pinion steering gear.A pump, the electric motor, and an electronic control unit (ECU) are housed in a single component BMW calls a Power Pack.The investigation focused on contaminant-induced failure of the ECU resulting in a loss of assist without warning.When assist is lost mechanical steering is retained however increased steering effort is required to keep the vehicle on an intended path.Some consumers reported that restarting the vehicle (cycling the ignition switch) would often reinstate the steering assist.Additionally, and by design, assist can also reinstate during the drive cycle in limited circumstances.The unexpected loss of assist, and/or possibly the reinstatement of assist while driving, may contribute to a loss of vehicle control in certain driving situations.During MY 2005 production BMW introduced a revised Power Pack design (the ECU incorporated a conformal coating of the circuit board) which resulted in a significant reduction in failures.ODI identified 20 reports describing crashes consistent with a loss of power assist event possibly caused by a failure of the Power Pack.Two reports alleged an injury however both were minor in nature and did not require emergency treatment (a subsequent doctor's visit occurred in one case).Ten of these reports described low speed crashes with minimal, or in most cases no property or vehicle damage (e.g., striking a movable barrier in a parking lot).Additionally 27 other reports alleged or indicated that a crash occurred due to a Power Pack failure however in reviewing these reports, ODI either 1) was unable to confirm that a crash actually occurred (8 reports), or 2) determined that the crash circumstances (e.g., adverse road/weather conditions) or cause (e.g., the crash was caused by steering linkage failure) were not attributable to a Power Pack failure (19 reports).Throughout the investigation BMW maintained that loss of assist in the subject vehicles did not constitute a safety related defect, noting that the subject vehicles are smaller, light weight vehicles that can be reasonably controlled when assist is lost.In May 2013 BMW launched a 13 year/150,000 mile extended warranty coverage utilizing the redesigned Power Pack as a replacement part.ODI continued its investigation.In July 2014 BMW provided ODI a status of the ongoing extended warranty program, and in May 2015 ODI requested an update of complaint data.Following a review of the provided data, ODI informed BMW of its assessment that loss of steering assist failures were not adequately resolved by an extended warranty program.On October 12, 2015 BMW notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall (15V-660) on approximately 86,000 subject vehicles not previously remedied with the new design Power Pack through regular or extended warranty programs.The recall covers MY 2002-2005 MINI Cooper, MY 2002-2005 MINI Cooper S, and MY 2005 MINI Cooper/Cooper S convertibles manufactured through Feb 9, 2005.Vehicles produced after this date are not included siRead more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) ANALYZED CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW)AND TO ODI THAT ALLEGED FAILURES OF THE ELECTROHYDRAULIC POWER STEERING (EHPS) USED IN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES.THE ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT 43 OF THE 52 (83%) REPORTS WE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI), BMW STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS AN INSUFFICIENT SEAL OF THE GROUND CABLE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE CHASSIS.WATER INGRESS CAN OCCUR AND THE WATER CAN TRAVE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN MARCH 2006, BMW REISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN FIRST ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 2003, TO MINI DEALERS REGARDING THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR IMPROPER WIRE CRIMPS IN APPROXIMATELY 31,500 MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 2003.THE NEW SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT THE WARRANTY C... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

ODI HAS GRANTED THE PETITION AND HAS OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-053) ON ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES.

MINI COOPER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MINI COOPER across all model years (2002, 2026).

53 Total Recalls

2,851 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

104 Reported Crashes

155 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

MINI COOPER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	2	View
2025	3	1	View
2024	0	1	View
2023	0	9	View
2022	0	7	View
2021	2	7	View
2020	2	11	View
2019	2	17	View
2018	0	10	View
2017	3	42	View
2016 (current)	1	43
2015	6	74	View
2014	7	45	View
2013	1	72	View
2012	1	96	View
2011	1	129	View
2010	2	142	View
2009	1	192	View
2008	1	155	View
2007	1	156	View
2006	1	247	View
2005	4	440	View
2004	4	330	View
2003	4	388	View
2002	5	220	View
2001	0	7	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
COOPER S	66	2,180	View
JCW	25	22	View
COOPER S CLUBMAN	21	120	View
COUNTRYMAN	18	147	View
COOPER SE	13	7	View
JCW CLUBMAN	12	5	View
COOPER S CONVERTIBLE	12	180	View
COOPER CONVERTIBLE	11	215	View

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