{"meta":{"dataset":"known-issues","title":"Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters — MINI","level":"make","generated":"2026-09-20","source_freshness":"2026-09-20","source":"NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, grouped by failure theme by Wrench.Pro","source_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","license":"CC BY 4.0 (derived data); underlying NHTSA records are US public domain","license_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/license","citation":"Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — MINI [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues","schema_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues#schema","method_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/methodology#known-issues","fields":["year","make","make_slug","model","model_slug","cluster_id","label","component_code","complaint_count","date_range","source_complaint_count","reviewed_at","quote_1_odi","quote_1_text","quote_2_odi","quote_2_text","quote_3_odi","quote_3_text","vehicle_page","data_page"]},"rows":[{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-engine-mount-failure","label":"Engine mount and front suspension bushing failure","component_code":"SUSPENSION","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2019-01 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11420895","quote_1_text":"Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old","quote_2_odi":"11164732","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ORLANDO MINI COOPER (350 S. LAKE N. DESTINY DR, ORLANDO, FL) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED","quote_3_odi":"11191649","quote_3_text":"CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I STARTED ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MINI COOPER SERVICE. WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD COLLAPSED AND IT HAS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE TURBO","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-crankshaft-pulley-failure","label":"Crankshaft pulley and timing belt engine failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2017-11 → 2021-07","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11427300","quote_1_text":"Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well","quote_2_odi":"11044252","quote_2_text":"I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE RECALL DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROBLEM. THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR 2 YEARS YET NEVER INFORMED ME. MY DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE DONE HUNDREDS OF ENGINE REPLACEMENTS","quote_3_odi":"11118596","quote_3_text":"TIMING BELT DEFECTIVE LEADING TO SERIOUS ENGINE FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF REPLACEMENT ENGINE AGAIN WAS DEFECTIVE REQUIRING A SECOND REPLACEMENT","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-park-rollaway","label":"Vehicle roll-away with parking gear engaged","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2015-12 → 2022-08","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"10965860","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK WITH KEY FOB, THE TRUNK FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE IN THE HOPE THAT IT WOULD UNLOCK THE TRUNK","quote_2_odi":"11394256","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. SECURE GEAR ROLL- A-WAY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED","quote_3_odi":"10935157","quote_3_text":"THE MINI INSTEAD COMING TO A STOP, REVVED UP, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE STORE IN THE FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES REALLY HARD, ALL THE TIME BUT THE BRAKE PEDALS WERE LOCKED UP","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-brake-pull-lockup","label":"Brake pull and ABS lock-up during braking","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2015-10 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11484820","quote_1_text":"The proportioning value that controls brake function had a catastrophic failure and caused the brake calipers especially the left front to lock suddenly","quote_2_odi":"11551994","quote_2_text":"Without any warning lamps,The vehicle started pulling left when the brakes were applied a certified mechanic looked at it and feels that is the due to a defective DSC/ABS control unit. The unit hasn't been otherwise inspected but is available for inspection","quote_3_odi":"10778946","quote_3_text":"COMING UP TO AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW NORMALLY. THEN THE ABS KICKED IN AND THE CAR DID THE SHUDDER LIKE WHEN THE ABS IS ACTIVE. THEN THE ABS TURNED OFF AND THE BRAKES WENT SPONGY. THE CAR ROLLED INTO THE INTERSECTION THROUGH THE STOP SIGN","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-fuel-filler-shutoff","label":"Fuel filler nozzle shutoff during refueling","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2021-07 → 2025-02","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11450980","quote_1_text":"Fuel tank shuts off the gas pump no matter how much gas is in the tank. Faulty fuel tank vent (purge) value is causing the issue. This is a known issue on Mini's","quote_2_odi":"11443888","quote_2_text":"Unable to fill gas as pump repeatedly shuts-off while trying to fill and would even over flow out of the filler neck. Tried 2 different pumps at local QT without luck","quote_3_odi":"11644422","quote_3_text":"Also, since 22feb2025, I am not able to add fuel to the tank because the pump stops constantly and causes spill of fuel. This can cause fire. Never happened before. Tried at least 4 different gas station and same result","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-brake-system-malfunction","label":"ABS and brake system warning malfunction","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2015-10 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"10778946","quote_1_text":"COMING UP TO AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW NORMALLY. THEN THE ABS KICKED IN AND THE CAR DID THE SHUDDER LIKE WHEN THE ABS IS ACTIVE. THEN THE ABS TURNED OFF AND THE BRAKES WENT SPONGY. THE CAR ROLLED INTO THE INTERSECTION THROUGH THE STOP SIGN","quote_2_odi":"11484820","quote_2_text":"The proportioning value that controls brake function had a catastrophic failure and caused the brake calipers especially the left front to lock suddenly","quote_3_odi":"11551994","quote_3_text":"Without any warning lamps,The vehicle started pulling left when the brakes were applied a certified mechanic looked at it and feels that is the due to a defective DSC/ABS control unit","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-engine-mount-suspension","label":"Engine mount and suspension bushing cracking","component_code":"SUSPENSION","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2019-01 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11420895","quote_1_text":"Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old","quote_2_odi":"11191649","quote_2_text":"PURCHASED VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2017. CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I STARTED ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MINI COOPER SERVICE. WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD COLLAPSED AND IT HAS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE TURBO","quote_3_odi":"11164732","quote_3_text":"THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ORLANDO MINI COOPER (350 S. LAKE N. DESTINY DR, ORLANDO, FL) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-crankshaft-failure","label":"Crankshaft pulley and bearing failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2017-11 → 2021-07","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11427300","quote_1_text":"Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well","quote_2_odi":"11365676","quote_2_text":"CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WENT OUT AT 50,000 MILES WHILE IN MOTION MAKING CAR OVERHEAT","quote_3_odi":"11044252","quote_3_text":"I TOOK MY 2015 MINI IN FOR ITS LAST SERVICE BEFORE CONVERTING MY LEASE INTO A FINANCING DEAL AND PURCHASING CAR. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE RECALL DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROBLEM. THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR 2 YEARS YET NEVER INFORMED ME","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-fuel-fill-shutoff","label":"Fuel filling nozzle shutoff during refueling","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2021-07 → 2025-02","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11552838","quote_1_text":"The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while trying to fill the fuel tank and spills out causing a safety and environmental hazard, regardless of the pump being used. As a result, no fuel goes into the gas tank, instead it goes all over the car and the ground","quote_2_odi":"11450980","quote_2_text":"Fuel tank shuts off the gas pump no matter how much gas is in the tank. Faulty fuel tank vent (purge) value is causing the issue. This is a known issue on Mini's. A voluntary recall has been issued for 2016 Mini's, but this problem is also happening on 2015 Mini's","quote_3_odi":"11424939","quote_3_text":"Fuel tank did not allow me to input fuel. Pump clicked off immediately. MINI issued a service bulletin on the problem in 2015. I have been advised the entire fuel tank must be replaced, and have heard from other MINI owners this is a systemic problem","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2015,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2015-park-rollaway","label":"Vehicle rollaway from park position","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2015-12 → 2022-08","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"10807750","quote_1_text":"MY 2015 MINI COOPER 4 DOOR HARDTOP WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I STARTED IT BUT HAD NOT PUT IT INTO GEAR YET. I OPENED THE DOOR AND GOT OUT (CAR DIDN'T BUDGE) AND AS I WALKED BACK TOWARDS THE REAR, THE CAR LURCHED OUT OF PARK AND REVERSED","quote_2_odi":"10935157","quote_2_text":"I MADE A RIGHT TURN FROM THE MAIN STREET, INTO THE PARKING LOT OF A STRIP MALL, THEN AN IMMEDIATE LEFT TURN, AND ANOTHER RIGHT TURN INTO THE RIGHT ANGLE PARKING SLOT. ALL THE WHILE HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES, I STARTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, WHEN IT WAS IN THE RIGHT SPOT","quote_3_odi":"11394256","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. SECURE GEAR ROLL- A-WAY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2017,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2017-shifter-spring-warning","label":"Shifter spring failure triggering parking-brake warning","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":9,"date_range":"2022-04 → 2025-12","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11515949","quote_1_text":"The Roll Warning light for my 2017 Clubman came on with this message: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. The light came on Saturday evening when I got into my car to go home from a friend's house","quote_2_odi":"11573836","quote_2_text":"It is now common knowledge that this transmission of the 3rd generation has an avoidable fault. There is a small spring in the shifter assembly that fails. It causes an error alert that car is not secure, when it actually is","quote_3_odi":"11459544","quote_3_text":"The car has a warning light \"secure car against rolling\" at first I thought it was a reminder to set the parking brake. The next warning light was \"service required\" - I just bought this 2017 Mini Clubman two weeks ago so I took it to the mini dealer service center","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2017,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2017-brake-light-wiring","label":"Rear brake light wiring and socket failure","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":8,"date_range":"2016-08 → 2025-12","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11155598","quote_1_text":"I OWN A 2017 MINI CLUBMAN, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHAT TURNS ON ARE THE REAR FOG LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM REAR BUMPER. THE MAIN REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BREAK PEDAL IS PRESSED. THIS CAUSES VEHICLES NEARLY REAR ENDING MY VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES","quote_2_odi":"11509553","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the rear passenger’s side brake light wiring harness had melted which led to a defective brake light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the taillight was replaced","quote_3_odi":"11475933","quote_3_text":"The left brake light in the bumper intermittently fails. A warning is issued in the dashboard display. Switching bulbs with the properly lighting adjoining bumper tail lamp corrects the issue temporarily","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-thermostat-cooling-failure","label":"Thermostat and cooling system failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2018-08 → 2025-02","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"11645399","quote_1_text":"Thermostat sensor malfunction. Mini coopers all around world had issues with the first generation thermostats and sensors, they created an entirely new system for all new minis with a new thermostat house and different sensor type","quote_2_odi":"11120568","quote_2_text":"I BOUGHT MY MINI BRAND NEW IN 2013. I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED REGULARLY AT CREVIER MINI AND I TOOK IT EVERY TIME I HAD A SERVICE LIGHT COME ON, WHICH WAS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE FIRST COUPLE YEARS. THE WARRANTY LASTED UNTIL JUNE 2017","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-spontaneous-glass-failure","label":"Sunroof and windshield glass failure without impact","component_code":"STRUCTURE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-04 → 2018-02","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"11072868","quote_1_text":"THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO EVENT, THERE WAS NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS TO OCCUR. IT HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT IN AN OPEN AREA, AS IT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE ONRAMP WHEN IT SOUNDED LIKE A WINDOW WAS OPEN","quote_2_odi":"10852862","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE AND WAS AT RISK OF COMPLETELY DETACHING","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-accelerator-pedal-malfunction","label":"Accelerator pedal unresponsive or stuck at speed","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-05 → 2016-09","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"10906760","quote_1_text":"2013 MINI COOPER PACEMAN BASE AUTO. 05/30/2016- WE EXPERIENCE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE MAINTAINING SPEED AFTER RELEASING GAS PEDAL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, CITY STREET GOING DOWNHILL","quote_2_odi":"10865535","quote_2_text":"I DROVE AN AUTOMATIC 2013 CERTIFIED MINI COOPER OFF THE LOT WITH 33K PRIOR MILES. AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK, AND AFTER ONLY DRIVING A TOTAL OF 254 MILES, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-gear-shift-liquid-intrusion","label":"Gear shift malfunction from spilled liquid","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2013-09 → 2016-04","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"10862049","quote_1_text":"THE CUP HOLDER LEAKS IF THERE IS ANY FLUID SPILLED IN IT AND SHORTS OUT AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT CONTROLS THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB. EVEN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF LIQUID CAN CAUSE THIS","quote_2_odi":"10545544","quote_2_text":"I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2013 MINI COOPER LAST YEAR ON NOVEMBER 2012. SOMETIME DURING LAST WEEK SEPTEMBER 18, 2013, I DROVE HOME FROM WORK TURN OFF MY CAR BUT THE KEY WOULDN'T RELEASE. I HAVE TO PRESS MANY TIMES FOR IT TO RELEASE","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-passenger-airbag-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger airbag disabled by seat occupancy sensor","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":13,"date_range":"2015-10 → 2024-10","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"11451191","quote_1_text":"The passenger seat OC3 Occupancy Sensor has malfunctioned, leading to the ECU to believe the seatbelt is unbuckled and disabling the passenger airbag while the car is in motion","quote_2_odi":"11567358","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat occupancy sensor","quote_3_odi":"10783526","quote_3_text":"I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 10/15/2015 WHICH I REAR ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK. I WAS GOING ROUGHLY 45-50 MPH WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT SLAMMED THEIR BRAKES WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO HIS REAR END OF THE TRUCK","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-footwell-control-module-recall","label":"Footwell control module failure under recall 23V337000","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":14,"date_range":"2023-07 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"11538090","quote_1_text":"In July 2023, a recall letter I received from MINI states a defective Footwell Control Module “could potentially result in a short circuit, resulting in a potential thermal event which could increase the risk of a fire or injury.”","quote_2_odi":"11542058","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that the turn signal became inoperable, and the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated there was an unknown red warning light illuminated","quote_3_odi":"11609881","quote_3_text":"Blinkers stopped working and windows are no long rolling down","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2013-stall-loss-of-power","label":"Stalling and loss of power while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-01 → 2024-03","source_complaint_count":49,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-05","quote_1_odi":"11574805","quote_1_text":"Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death","quote_2_odi":"11527183","quote_2_text":"The fuel pump relay circuit board has a failed point in the soldering, causing the car to intermittently stall and die on the road. My safety was at risk because my car died randomly with no warning on a busy road. Can not even limp car to side of road","quote_3_odi":"11449140","quote_3_text":"Repeated experiences of sudden engine operational failure and reduced and/or complete loss of power while driving. The engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Car stalls and stops in traffic on the highway and on streets blocking traffic","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper","model_slug":"cooper","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2010-frm-electrical-failure","label":"Footwell control module electrical failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":25,"date_range":"2019-09 → 2026-01","source_complaint_count":102,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11709416","quote_1_text":"The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledged by MINI/BMW. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the FRM has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions","quote_2_odi":"11533282","quote_2_text":"The contact owned a 2010 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a burning odor within the interior of the vehicle","quote_3_odi":"11353457","quote_3_text":"WHILE DRIVING, CARS AROUND ME WERE BEEPING WHEN I SWITCHED LANES AFTER SIGNALING AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED! COME TO FIND OUT ALL OF MY LIGHTING SYSTEMS WERE INOPERABLE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/cooper","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper","model_slug":"cooper","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2010-airbag-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor failure","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":19,"date_range":"2012-04 → 2025-05","source_complaint_count":102,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11620422","quote_1_text":"Airbag light is deployed when passenger is sitting in seat. Module under seat is not recognizing the passenger and airbags are turned off. This is a safety concern in likeliness of an accident the passenger could be injured","quote_2_odi":"11397909","quote_2_text":"THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS INOPERATIVE ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK ON A CITY STREET, HIGHWAY OR WHILE TURNING. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY","quote_3_odi":"10908587","quote_3_text":"FAULTY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR FOR AIRBAG. WEIGHT SENSOR FAILS TO DISTINGUISH WHEN SOMEONE IS OR IS NOT IN THE SEAT, CAUSING THE AIRBAG FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER CONSTANTLY READ \"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF.\"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/cooper","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper","model_slug":"cooper","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2010-timing-chain-tensioner","label":"Timing chain tensioner failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":26,"date_range":"2010-10 → 2025-07","source_complaint_count":102,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11110711","quote_1_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. AFTER SAFELY PULLING THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED","quote_2_odi":"10945085","quote_2_text":"CAR SHUT DOWN ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL. THERE WAS NO WARNING (AS CHARACTERIZED BY MANY OWNERS). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPUTABLE REPAIR FACILITY. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER HAD DISINTEGRATED AND CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO \"SLIP\"","quote_3_odi":"11088772","quote_3_text":"THE TIMING CHAIN IS FAILING AT 80,000. DEALER AND MINIUSA HAVE AGREED SHOULD LAST 4 LIFE OF THE ENGINE AT LEAST 120,000","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/cooper","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper","model_slug":"cooper","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2010-exhaust-tailpipe-burn","label":"Exhaust tailpipe burn contact injury","component_code":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2011-07 → 2013-08","source_complaint_count":102,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10534180","quote_1_text":"I HAD JUST PARKED IN OUR GARAGE AND GOT OUT TO GET ITEMS OUT OF THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. MY LEG TOUCHED THE TAIL PIPE OF THE CAR AND THERE WAS IN INSTANT BURN TO THE CALF OF MY LEG. IT ONLY TOOK ONE SECOND. IT WAS THE SIZE OF A QUARTER AND SKIN WAS BURNED OFF INSTANTLY","quote_2_odi":"10468813","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED BURNS TO THEIR LEGS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE WHILE PLACING AN ITEM IN THE TRUNK","quote_3_odi":"10410198","quote_3_text":"THE TAILPIPE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE EXTENDS BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. MY LOWER LEG INADVERTENTLY MADE CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST AND, AS A RESULT, I SUFFERED A SERIOUS \"C\"-SHAPED BURN","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/cooper","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-transmission-gear-shift","label":"Manual transmission and gear shift failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2014-06 → 2019-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10660274","quote_1_text":"2014 MINI COOPER S HARDTOP MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAIL. THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY DROPS OUT OF 1ST GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, CAUSING THE CAR TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL","quote_2_odi":"10598798","quote_2_text":"GEAR SHIFT COMPLETELY BECAME DETACHED AT SPEED. TWO MAGAZINES HAVE HAD SAME ISSUE","quote_3_odi":"11231603","quote_3_text":"MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON BUT CAR STARTED LOSING POWER A FEW WEEKS AGO. I RECENTLY TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED, IT WASN'T A COMPUTER GLITCH AND THESE TRANSMISSIONS CANNOT BE SERVICED. WHAT DO I DO NOW?","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-recall-parts-delay","label":"Structural recall repair parts unavailable","component_code":"STRUCTURE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2015-05 → 2015-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10733953","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V815000 (STRUCTURE) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2015","quote_2_odi":"10723675","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES","quote_3_odi":"10716741","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V815000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-engine-stall","label":"Sudden engine stall or loss of power while driving","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2014-06 → 2023-08","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11537267","quote_1_text":"The fuse box JBE module has a Quality Assurance problem with a solder connection to the NEC low pressure fuel relay. This is a known issue with BMW/Mini. The car suddenly stalls without warning","quote_2_odi":"10617503","quote_2_text":"ON TWO OCCASIONS (7/19/14 AND 7/29/14), THE ENGINE CUT-OFF, PUTTING THE CAR IN \"ACCESSORY MODE.\" ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD, AT LOW SPEED","quote_3_odi":"10605086","quote_3_text":"ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING, THE AUTO START AND STOP FUNCTION SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, WHERE I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK & RESTART IT","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-oil-pressure-loss","label":"Oil pressure loss and oil filter/pump housing failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, ENGINE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2015-01 → 2015-10","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10783527","quote_1_text":"THE ENGINE STARTED TICKING (TO ME THAT IS INDICATING LACK OR NO OIL). \"DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY.\" AND \"DROP IN OIL PRESSURE. SLOW TO A STOP \" WARNINGS BOTH CAME ON","quote_2_odi":"10715824","quote_2_text":"DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, CAR LOST OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY, OIL POURED OUT OF VEHICLE, SMOKING AS WARNING LIGHTS INDICATED \"DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION\" AND THEN, \"LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE: STOP VEHICLE\". DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE OF A WELDING ON THE OIL PUMP HOUSING","quote_3_odi":"10672090","quote_3_text":"THIS SECOND TIME, WHICH WAS ON JANUARY 5TH, 2015, MY CAR STARTED TO WARN ME THAT THE \"ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS TOO LOW\" AND TO STOP MY ENGINE IMMEDIATELY","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-electrical-fire","label":"Electrical fire and wiring failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2015-08 → 2022-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11473561","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was smoke detected from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire without warning","quote_2_odi":"10758960","quote_2_text":"I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SMOKE GOT WORSE AND WHEN THE PLASTIC IN THE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED AWAY I SAW FLAMES AND CALLED 911. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES FROM THE START TO CALLING 911. THE ENGINE WAS NOT DAMAGED AND THIS WAS FROM THE WIRING I BELIEVE","quote_3_odi":"11210887","quote_3_text":"FOR THE PAST YEAR, ALL EXTERNAL LIGHT WIRING HAS MELTED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-coupe-2014-airbag-seatbelt","label":"Airbag deployment and seatbelt mechanism malfunction","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2014-09 → 2018-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11112041","quote_1_text":"MY INSURANCE HAS ASKED ME TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT AS MY VEHICLE'SAIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT AN IMPACT UNDER 5 MPH LEADING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN MY CAR IS FAULTY","quote_2_odi":"10692918","quote_2_text":"AFTER UNLATCHING THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT, THE BELT FOLD INTO THE RETRACTION MECHANISM SUCH THAT IT GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT WAS MANUALLY UNSPOOLED, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DO","quote_3_odi":"10632960","quote_3_text":"THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, BUT MY IPOD WAS ON THE SEAT. A \"FASTEN SEAT BELT\" WARNING WENT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-structure-recall-parts-delay","label":"Structure recall 14V815000 repair parts unavailable","component_code":"STRUCTURE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2015-05 → 2015-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10733953","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V815000 (STRUCTURE) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2015","quote_2_odi":"10731217","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V815000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR","quote_3_odi":"10723675","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-drivetrain-hardware-failure","label":"Power train component failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2014-06 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11549149","quote_1_text":"Engine motor mount sheared, allowing motor to interact with and bounce directly on the frame, and stressing the other connections and components","quote_2_odi":"10660274","quote_2_text":"2014 MINI COOPER S HARDTOP MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAIL. THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY DROPS OUT OF 1ST GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, CAUSING THE CAR TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL","quote_3_odi":"10598798","quote_3_text":"GEAR SHIFT COMPLETELY BECAME DETACHED AT SPEED. TWO MAGAZINES HAVE HAD SAME ISSUE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-oil-pressure-loss","label":"Oil pressure loss with drivetrain malfunction warning","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2015-01 → 2015-10","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"10715824","quote_1_text":"DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, CAR LOST OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY, OIL POURED OUT OF VEHICLE, SMOKING AS WARNING LIGHTS INDICATED \"DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION\" AND THEN, \"LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE: STOP VEHICLE\". DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE OF A WELDING ON THE OIL PUMP HOUSING","quote_2_odi":"10704005","quote_2_text":"WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING AND HAVING LOUD CLUNKING RATTLING NOISE. THE EXHAUST WAS SPEWING HEAVY WHITE SMOKE. THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED AND THEN STOPPED WITH \" DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION.\"","quote_3_odi":"10672090","quote_3_text":"THIS WOULD BE THE SECOND TIME IN WHICH I HAVE HAD TO VISIT NICK ALEXANDER IMPORTS OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONING OF MY VEHICLE, SPECIFICALLY THE ENGINE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-engine-stall-cutoff","label":"Unexpected engine stall or shutdown","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2014-06 → 2023-08","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11537267","quote_1_text":"The fuse box JBE module has a Quality Assurance problem with a solder connection to the NEC low pressure fuel relay. This is a known issue with BMW/Mini. The car suddenly stalls without warning","quote_2_odi":"10693827","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A \"VEHICLE NOT IN PARK, PLEASE PUT IN PARK AND RESTART\" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD","quote_3_odi":"10617503","quote_3_text":"ON TWO OCCASIONS (7/19/14 AND 7/29/14), THE ENGINE CUT-OFF, PUTTING THE CAR IN \"ACCESSORY MODE.\" ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD, AT LOW SPEED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-vehicle-fire","label":"Fire or smoke while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2015-08 → 2022-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11473561","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was smoke detected from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or crash","quote_2_odi":"10758960","quote_2_text":"YOUTUBE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=QWXHFEKSZ0W MINI COOPER S ROADSTER 6 SPEED MANUAL WHILE DRIVING SMELLED ODOR OF RUBBER BURNING, THEN ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE DEFROSTER VENTS AND THEN SOME SORT OF WARNING LIGHT CAME ON","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2014,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-roadster-2014-airbag-fault","label":"Airbag deployment or warning light fault","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-05 → 2018-07","source_complaint_count":33,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11112041","quote_1_text":"MY INSURANCE HAS ASKED ME TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT AS MY VEHICLE'SAIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT AN IMPACT UNDER 5 MPH LEADING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN MY CAR IS FAULTY","quote_2_odi":"10863472","quote_2_text":"MY CAR WAS PARKED AND I WENT TO START IT UP IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK. A LIGHT CAME ON WHICH LOOKED LIKE AN AIRBAG/SEATBELT LIGHT","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-shift-accel-irregular","label":"Transmission shift and acceleration hesitation","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":7,"date_range":"2011-07 -> 2022-07","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11474658","quote_1_text":"During driving failure of the shift cable linkage was disconnected When investigated, the joint between the cable and the transmission shifter was disconnected due to a failure of the bushing on the cable side","quote_2_odi":"11030007","quote_2_text":"I DO NOT OWN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, BUT I AM IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. I HAVE ATTACHED 3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF A CLUTCH RELEASE FORK FOR THIS VEHICLE. NOTE THE RED ARROWS ON THE PHOTOS","quote_3_odi":"10420348","quote_3_text":"THE NEW MINI COOPER THAT I LEASED STARTED TO HAVE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AROUND 6500 MILES. WHAT HAPPENS IS A HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION OF THE MINI FROM A START OR AT LOW RPMS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-abs-dsc-warning-light","label":"ABS and traction control warning light illumination","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2014-07 -> 2024-04","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11512562","quote_1_text":"Left brake light continues to blow out with a loud pop through the speakers. Instrument at parts store shows ABS warning but not on dash. Bulb has been replaced approximately 5 times and continues to blow out after a day or two. No one can seem to find the problem","quote_2_odi":"10610155","quote_2_text":"DSC AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNED APPEARED ON TACHOMETER DISPLAY IN YELLOW AND DOES NOT GO OUT. DSC BUTTON IF PRESSED MAKES NO CHANGES TO DCS/ABS LIGHTS ON DISPLAYS","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-footwell-module-failure","label":"Footwell control module electrical failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":33,"date_range":"2016-08 -> 2026-08","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11742747","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH in the rain with the windows rolled down, the driver's side and passenger's side windows failed to roll up. No warning light illuminated","quote_2_odi":"11544647","quote_2_text":"While driving, my turn signals, power windows and lights stopped working. I believe this is due to the Footwell Module recall, but the dealer will not replace the module because there isn't a remedy for the recall. It's been 5 months now","quote_3_odi":"11539052","quote_3_text":"the car just started to smoke it looked like it was going to catch fire now the car won't start and I can't use it","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-airbag-seat-sensor","label":"Passenger seat occupancy sensor and airbag warning","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":19,"date_range":"2012-01 -> 2024-06","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11532545","quote_1_text":"Starting June 2023 the Airbag indicator light would turn on when I put a bag or even something light on the passenger seat. Now it randomly goes on if I hit a bump in the road","quote_2_odi":"10903257","quote_2_text":"TAKATA RECALL...AIR BAG PASSENGER SIDE WARNING LIGHT IS ON. LOCAL DEALER WANTS $140 TO \"LOOK\" TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND $800. TO FIX IT. CAN'T AFFORD THIS. WHY CAN'T WE GET HELP FROM DEALER/MGR?","quote_3_odi":"11492816","quote_3_text":"Car shows signs of passenger seat occupancy sensor recall. Mini acknowledges the recall has not been performed. Mini expanded recall to 10 years from date of service but because previous owner didn't get recall done I cannot","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-timing-chain-cooling-fire","label":"Timing chain and coolant pump failure with engine fire","component_code":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","complaint_count":14,"date_range":"2011-07 -> 2024-01","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10410757","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BMW 2011 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS","quote_2_odi":"10850122","quote_2_text":"DROVE CAR ABOUT 4 MILES. PARKED AT SHOPPING CENTER, TURNED OFF CAR AND LOCKED IT. RETURNED 15 MINS LATER TO FIND FLAMES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT!","quote_3_odi":"11101962","quote_3_text":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BROKE, CAUSING NUMEROUS AND SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS IN REPAIR COSTS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2011,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2011-fuel-pump-stall","label":"Fuel pump failure and stalling","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2014-08 -> 2018-04","source_complaint_count":92,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11083387","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER S US. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED","quote_2_odi":"10822111","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED EVEN WHEN THE ACCERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL","quote_3_odi":"11083492","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-sunroof-shattering","label":"Panoramic sunroof glass shattering","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2017-01 → 2018-03","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11076783","quote_1_text":"WHILE TRAVELING ON I90 AT APPROXIMATELY 72MPH, I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND PART OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. ONCE AT A SAFE STOPPING PLACE, I TOOK A LOOK AT THE SUNROOF AND I DIDN'T NOTICE ANY OUTSIDE FORCE THAT CAUSED THIS","quote_2_odi":"10945531","quote_2_text":"WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A WINTER DAY, THE REAR PANEL OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF LITERALLY EXPANDED UPWARD AND SHATTERED. THE BULK OF THE GLASS FELL INTO THE CAR. THERE WAS NO IMPACT WITH FOREIGN OBJECTS OR CHIPS IN THE GLASS. THIS WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-footwell-module-failure","label":"Footwell control module electrical failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":20,"date_range":"2022-03 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11739897","quote_1_text":"The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area. I am afraid to even unlock the car, and fear car might catch fire","quote_2_odi":"11455359","quote_2_text":"The failed component is the \"Footwell Relay Module\" (FRM) which enables communication between the instrument panel in the passenger compartment and the engine control components in the engine compartment","quote_3_odi":"11524794","quote_3_text":"The car just randomly caught on fire while off in my driveway. Noticed a weird sound outside looked out and noticed the windshield wipers were going even though the car was off and I hadn't driven it","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-seat-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger seat occupancy sensor airbag warning","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2016-08 → 2024-12","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11184296","quote_1_text":"PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING LEADING TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DISABLED WHILE IN MOTION. A PERSON SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT TRIGGERS THE AIRBAG SENSOR WARNING AND DISABLING OF THE AIRBAG","quote_2_odi":"10925054","quote_2_text":"PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS RANDOMLY DISABLED (WITH WARNING LIGHT/TONE) WHEN MY 63# DOG IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. CAUSE IS A FAULTY \"PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT MAT\" THAT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED WILL COST OVER $1500 TO REPLACE","quote_3_odi":"11075336","quote_3_text":"THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I TOOK IT INTO A MINI SPECIALIST AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INDICATOR SENSOR IN THE SEAT","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-water-pump-cooling-failure","label":"Water pump and thermostat cooling system failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2015-07 → 2020-10","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10885861","quote_1_text":"WATER PUMP FAILURE. BEGAN TO NOTICE SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID UNDER CAR IN APRIL 2016, THOUGHT IT WAS CONDENSATION FROM A/C. LEAK WORSENED AND CALLED MINI IN JUNE 2016 TO CHECK IT OUT","quote_2_odi":"11162247","quote_2_text":"WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, MY MINI COOPER SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THAT IS WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE, WITHIN 6 MINUTES MY WHOLE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CAR TOTALED","quote_3_odi":"11120057","quote_3_text":"VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND, AFTER GOING OVER SEVERAL POT HOLES, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED, AND THE ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-clutch-failure","label":"Manual transmission clutch failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2013-12 → 2024-04","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10565652","quote_1_text":"2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN MANUAL TRANSMISSION. LIVE IN A MOUNTAINOUS REGION IN COLORADO. NOTICED A PECULIAR SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR AFTER BEING STUCK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD THE CAR SERVICED AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOOD TO GO","quote_2_odi":"11588255","quote_2_text":"The clutch has been a problem. The clutch wears out prematurely, causing loss of acceleration, which caused loss of power trying to merge into freeway traffic, which nearly resulted in a collision with a semi","quote_3_odi":"10556456","quote_3_text":"ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE GEARS PROPERLY. FRICTION POINT IS VAGUE AND UNENGAGING. GEAR SLIPS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-2012-brake-light-melting","label":"Brake light assembly melting","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-02 → 2019-04","source_complaint_count":66,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11197140","quote_1_text":"MY DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS MELTING. THE PLASTIC THE THE LIGHT BUILD SCREWS INTO IS ACTUALLY MELTING T THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. I'VE PAID MINI TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE AND THE SAME ISSUES HAS SURFACED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL","quote_2_odi":"11089223","quote_2_text":"REAR BRAKE LIGHT BURNT AND MELTED. IT WAS REPAIRED AND NOW IT MELTED AND BURNT AGAIN BUT HAS CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE REQUIRING THE WHOLE TAILLIGHT NEEDING REPLACEMENT","quote_3_odi":"11072200","quote_3_text":"BRAKE LIGHT FAILED, BULB COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-footwell-module","label":"Footwell control module electrical failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":21,"date_range":"2015-01 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11455359","quote_1_text":"The failed component is the \"Footwell Relay Module\" (FRM) which enables communication between the instrument panel in the passenger compartment and the engine control components in the engine compartment. When this component fails the following essential controls become","quote_2_odi":"11593727","quote_2_text":"The FRM module failed immediately after we got the car which rendered it undriveable because the power windows, power door locks, turn signals and key fob were inoperable","quote_3_odi":"10676175","quote_3_text":"STARTED CAR, RED SERVICE ICON ON DASH ALTERNATING WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN ICON. THIS WAS A LOSS OF INTERIOR LIGHTS, SIGNAL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, WINDOW UP/DOWN CONTROLS, AND DOOR LOCK FUNCTIONS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-water-pump-cooling","label":"Water pump and thermostat cooling system failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2015-07 → 2019-12","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10885861","quote_1_text":"WATER PUMP FAILURE. BEGAN TO NOTICE SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID UNDER CAR IN APRIL 2016, THOUGHT IT WAS CONDENSATION FROM A/C. LEAK WORSENED AND CALLED MINI IN JUNE 2016 TO CHECK IT OUT. WATER PUMP FAILURE ON VEHICLE WITH 45,500 MILES","quote_2_odi":"10820319","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO CHARGER AND THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED","quote_3_odi":"10735421","quote_3_text":"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAUSE: HEATING FAULT CODE IN DIAGNOSIS(THERMOSTAT ACTIVATION). THERMOSTAT, HOUSING , AND ADAPTER REPLACED. REMOVED AND REPLACED COOLANT, CHECKED COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-panoramic-sunroof","label":"Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving","component_code":"VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2017-01 → 2018-03","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10945531","quote_1_text":"WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A WINTER DAY, THE REAR PANEL OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF LITERALLY EXPANDED UPWARD AND SHATTERED. THE BULK OF THE GLASS FELL INTO THE CAR. THERE WAS NO IMPACT WITH FOREIGN OBJECTS OR CHIPS IN THE GLASS","quote_2_odi":"11076783","quote_2_text":"WHILE TRAVELING ON I90 AT APPROXIMATELY 72MPH, I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND PART OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. ONCE AT A SAFE STOPPING PLACE, I TOOK A LOOK AT THE SUNROOF AND I DIDN'T NOTICE ANY OUTSIDE FORCE THAT CAUSED THIS","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-engine-fire-temp-warning","label":"Engine fire following temperature warning light","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-08 → 2018-08","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11120057","quote_1_text":"VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND, AFTER GOING OVER SEVERAL POT HOLES, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED, AND THE ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED","quote_2_odi":"11119998","quote_2_text":"VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND AFTER GOING OVER SEVERAL POT HOLES THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED AND AN ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-engine-compartment-fire","label":"Engine compartment fire or smoke","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":7,"date_range":"2015-07 → 2023-06","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11524794","quote_1_text":"The car just randomly caught on fire while off in my driveway. Noticed a weird sound outside looked out and noticed the windshield wipers were going even though the car was off and I hadn't driven it. Opened the door to bellows of smoke coming out","quote_2_odi":"11162247","quote_2_text":"WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, MY MINI COOPER SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THAT IS WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE, WITHIN 6 MINUTES MY WHOLE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CAR TOTALED","quote_3_odi":"10744546","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AFTER IT STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED INTO A PARKING LOT, WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-airbag-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger seat occupancy sensor airbag fault","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":13,"date_range":"2016-08 → 2025-05","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11184296","quote_1_text":"PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING LEADING TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DISABLED WHILE IN MOTION. A PERSON SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT TRIGGERS THE AIRBAG SENSOR WARNING AND DISABLING OF THE AIRBAG","quote_2_odi":"10925054","quote_2_text":"PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS RANDOMLY DISABLED (WITH WARNING LIGHT/TONE) WHEN MY 63# DOG IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. CAUSE IS A FAULTY \"PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT MAT\" THAT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED WILL COST OVER $1500 TO REPLACE","quote_3_odi":"11659150","quote_3_text":"The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned. The airbag turns off when a passenger of sufficient weight is seated; a warning light comes on intermittently","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-clutch-failure","label":"Manual transmission clutch failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2013-12 → 2024-05","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11588255","quote_1_text":"The clutch has been a problem. The clutch wears out prematurely, causing loss of acceleration, which caused loss of power trying to merge into freeway traffic, which nearly resulted in a collision with a semi","quote_2_odi":"10565652","quote_2_text":"FEW DAYS LATER WHEN ON VACATION DRIVING THROUGH NEVADA, THE CLUTCH COMPLETELY GAVE OUT & LEFT US STRANDED FROM 8:30 AT NIGHT UNTIL 2:30 IN THE MORNING BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK COULD GET TO US","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2012,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Roadster","model_slug":"cooper-roadster","cluster_id":"mini-cooper-roadster-2012-brake-light-melting","label":"Brake light housing melting","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-02 → 2019-04","source_complaint_count":68,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11197140","quote_1_text":"MY DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS MELTING. THE PLASTIC THE THE LIGHT BUILD SCREWS INTO IS ACTUALLY MELTING T THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. I'VE PAID MINI TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE AND THE SAME ISSUES HAS SURFACED","quote_2_odi":"11072200","quote_2_text":"BRAKE LIGHT FAILED, BULB COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. UPON REMOVING THE ASSEMBLY, THE FIXTURE WAS REVIEWED TO FIND WHERE EXCESIVE HEAT HAD MELTED THE CONNECTION TO THE BULB","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/mini/cooper-roadster","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2010-footwell-module-failure","label":"Footwell control module electrical failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":13,"date_range":"2021-10 → 2026-02","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11719900","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the electronic control module had short circuited from water entering the foot well from the sunroof","quote_2_odi":"11545069","quote_2_text":"My 2010 Mini Clubman was recalled in May 2023 because of possible corrosion in the electronics in the driver’s side footwell, which could lead to a “thermal event”","quote_3_odi":"11438644","quote_3_text":"I bought the car used 10 days ago, 3 days ago, the electrical indicator flashed, so I parked the car. I thought it was a glitch. It was very rainy","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2010-passenger-airbag-sensor-fault","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor fault","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2016-11 → 2023-06","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11527250","quote_1_text":"Since November 20, 2022, my low milage 2010 MINI has Passenger Airbag Warning light in the roof near the mirror and dashboard. The OBD II scanner show that \"ACSM/MRS: Seat-occupancy detector, passenger.\" I contacted dealer Herb Chambers MINI of Boston","quote_2_odi":"11279894","quote_2_text":"THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR PASSENGER SEAT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT EXTINGUISH. THE LIGHT REMAINS ON WHETHER THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. THE LIGHT IS ON WHEN STATIONARY OR WHEN I AM DRIVING, AND WHETHER THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT OR NOT","quote_3_odi":"10927462","quote_3_text":"AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT ON. DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR 2010 NOT PART OF THE RECALL. COST TO REPAIR DEFECTIVE MAT $1340. MINI SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL BASED ON HIGH NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR 209/2010 MINIS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2010-timing-chain-tensioner-failure","label":"Timing chain and tensioner failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2012-06 → 2017-07","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11002621","quote_1_text":"TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER HAS HAD ISSUES WHEN THE CAR HAS LOW MILES. REPLACED TENSIONER IN 2014 AND THEN AGAIN IN 2017 (2017 - ONLY 78,019 MILES). TIMING CHAIN HAD TO BE REPLACED IN 2017(AGAIN ONLY 78,019 MILES)","quote_2_odi":"10910564","quote_2_text":"THE MINI COOPER CLUBMAN HAS A DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND CRASHES. BMW HAS AGREED TO REPLACE THE CHAINS IN SOME MODELS, BUT NOT OTHERS, LEAVING OPEN THE POSSIBILITY OF CRASHES RELATED TO THE FAILURE OF THIS KNOWN PROBLEM","quote_3_odi":"10462333","quote_3_text":"I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, I CALLED THE DEALER WITHIN SECONDS AND ASKED THEM IF THIS WAS A CONCERN. THEY SAID TO DRIVE IT IN IT WAS PROBABLY JUST THE OIL LEVEL NEEDING TOPPED OUT. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT A MILE WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2010-engine-stall-fuel-delivery","label":"Engine stall and fuel delivery failure","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2016-11 → 2019-09","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11258744","quote_1_text":"MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2010 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN ON AN INTERSTATE IN MICHIGAN IN APRIL 2018 GOING 70 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE JUST QUIT, LOSING ALL POWER. I WAS FOLLOWING HER IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAD JUST PURCHASED SO I PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE BEHIND HER","quote_2_odi":"11005063","quote_2_text":"DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. ON CITY STREETS OR THE HIGHWAY THE CAR ACTS LIKE IT ISN'T GETTING CONSISTENT FUEL THEREFORE IT \"HESITATES\" AS IF IT WERE GOING TO DIE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE","quote_3_odi":"10924299","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE MECHANIC SHOP PENDING REPAIR","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2010,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Clubman","model_slug":"clubman","cluster_id":"mini-clubman-2010-engine-bay-wiring-fire","label":"Engine bay wiring harness fire","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2011-11 → 2011-12","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10441720","quote_1_text":"ALTERNATE WATER PUMP WIRING HARNESS FOR THE TURBO ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR TWO HOURS WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE SHOPPING. WE GOT IN AND STARTED THE VEHICLE WHEN LESS THAN FIVE SECONDS LATER, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD","quote_2_odi":"10433757","quote_2_text":"ON 9/20/2011 I PULLED ON TO THE HIGHWAY WITH MY MINI AND TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WHICH DID NOT WORK. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTED INDICATOR LIGHTS. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE LIGHT WENT ON AND THEN WENT OFF","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2010/mini/clubman","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"non-run-flat-tire-replacement-no-spare","label":"Non-run-flat tire replacement with no spare tire","component_code":"TIRES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-12 → 2024-01","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11567151","quote_1_text":"I wrote to you before. My complaint number is/was:11559619. I never received a response from you. I explained in my previous complaint that I purchased a used car from Carvana in August of 2022. I bought a 2013 Mini Cooper S. This car comes standard with run-flat tires","quote_2_odi":"11559619","quote_2_text":"I purchased a used car from Carvana. It had brand new tires on the car when I took possession of it. The make and model of my car comes standard with run-flat tires because my car does not have a spare tire","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"passenger-airbag-occupancy-sensor-failure","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor failures","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2015-10 → 2024-10","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11567358","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat occupancy sensor. The vehicle was not repaired","quote_2_odi":"11505013","quote_2_text":"There have been at least 7 write-ups about air bag failure on this model reported to you. When a passenger sits in the seat of my car, with the seat belt on, 01 the airbag light and seat belt light come on","quote_3_odi":"10783526","quote_3_text":"I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 10/15/2015 WHICH I REAR ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK. I WAS GOING ROUGHLY 45-50 MPH WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT SLAMMED THEIR BRAKES WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO HIS REAR END OF THE TRUCK","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"footwell-control-module-electrical-failure","label":"Footwell control module electrical failures","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":15,"date_range":"2013-08 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11562296","quote_1_text":"The footwell module that controls the lights, brake lights windows and dashboard is faulty on all mini cooper of this module","quote_2_odi":"11538090","quote_2_text":"In July 2023, a recall letter I received from MINI states a defective Footwell Control Module “could potentially result in a short circuit, resulting in a potential thermal event which could increase the risk of a fire or injury","quote_3_odi":"11595123","quote_3_text":"The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"engine-stall-power-loss-overheating","label":"Engine stalling, power loss, and overheating","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2018-08 → 2025-02","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11574805","quote_1_text":"Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death","quote_2_odi":"11527183","quote_2_text":"The fuel pump relay circuit board has a failed point in the soldering, causing the car to intermittently stall and die on the road. My safety was at risk because my car died randomly with no warning on a busy road. Can not even limp car to side of road","quote_3_odi":"11120568","quote_3_text":"I BOUGHT MY MINI BRAND NEW IN 2013. I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED REGULARLY AT CREVIER MINI AND I TOOK IT EVERY TIME I HAD A SERVICE LIGHT COME ON, WHICH WAS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE FIRST COUPLE YEARS. THE WARRANTY LASTED UNTIL JUNE 2017","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"melted-tail-brake-light-assembly","label":"Melted tail light and brake light assemblies","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2017-08 → 2019-02","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11174757","quote_1_text":"2013 MINI COOPER BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT THE DEALER DUE TO MELTED PLASTIC ADJACENT TO LIGHT BULB CONTACTS. QUOTING THE DEALER SERVICE RECORD \"FOUND LEFT TAG LIGHT BULB OUT AND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE LIGHT MELTED","quote_2_odi":"11015602","quote_2_text":"THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB HARNESS MELTED. THIS NECESSITATES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMBLY UNIT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRENT PROBLEM FOR MINI FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Convertible","model_slug":"cooper-convertible","cluster_id":"unintended-acceleration-speed-control","label":"Unintended acceleration and speed control faults","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-05 → 2016-09","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10906760","quote_1_text":"2013 MINI COOPER PACEMAN BASE AUTO. 05/30/2016- WE EXPERIENCE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE MAINTAINING SPEED AFTER RELEASING GAS PEDAL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, CITY STREET GOING DOWNHILL","quote_2_odi":"10865535","quote_2_text":"I DROVE AN AUTOMATIC 2013 CERTIFIED MINI COOPER OFF THE LOT WITH 33K PRIOR MILES. AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK, AND AFTER ONLY DRIVING A TOTAL OF 254 MILES, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-convertible","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"non-run-flat-tire-replacement-no-spare","label":"Non-run-flat tire replacement without spare tire","component_code":"TIRES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-12 → 2024-01","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11559619","quote_1_text":"I purchased a used car from Carvana. It had brand new tires on the car when I took possession of it","quote_2_odi":"11567151","quote_2_text":"I was stranded on the side of a busy highway with NON-run-flat tires and no spare because Carvana replaced the standard run-flats with non-run-flat tires","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"windshield-wiper-visibility-failures","label":"Windshield and wiper blade failures","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-04 → 2017-02","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10954049","quote_1_text":"AFTER 2 WEEKS USING NEW OEM WIPERS THEY LOSE THEIR FLEXIBILITY AND ARE LESS ABLE TO WIPE CLEANLY","quote_2_odi":"10852862","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED WITHOUT IMPACT","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"footwell-control-module-electrical-failure","label":"Footwell control module failure (recall 23V337000)","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":15,"date_range":"2013-08 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11563554","quote_1_text":"The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the footwell control module had failed","quote_2_odi":"11538090","quote_2_text":"In July 2023, a recall letter I received from MINI states a defective Footwell Control Module “could potentially result in a short circuit, resulting in a potential thermal event which could increase the risk of a fire or injury.”","quote_3_odi":"11562296","quote_3_text":"The footwell module that controls the lights, brake lights windows and dashboard is faulty on all mini cooper of this module","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"passenger-airbag-occupancy-sensor-fault","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor faults","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2015-10 → 2024-10","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11451191","quote_1_text":"The passenger seat OC3 Occupancy Sensor has malfunctioned, leading to the ECU to believe the seatbelt is unbuckled and disabling the passenger airbag while the car is in motion","quote_2_odi":"11567358","quote_2_text":"The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel","quote_3_odi":"10783526","quote_3_text":"HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS IN THE CAR DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH I FIND VERY DISTURBING","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"engine-stall-fuel-system-failure","label":"Engine stalling and fuel system failures","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2018-08 → 2024-03","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11574805","quote_1_text":"Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death","quote_2_odi":"11527183","quote_2_text":"The fuel pump relay circuit board has a failed point in the soldering, causing the car to intermittently stall and die on the road","quote_3_odi":"11449140","quote_3_text":"Repeated experiences of sudden engine operational failure and reduced and/or complete loss of power while driving","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"tail-brake-light-assembly-melting","label":"Tail and brake light assembly melting","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2017-08 → 2019-02","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11174757","quote_1_text":"2013 MINI COOPER BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT THE DEALER DUE TO MELTED PLASTIC ADJACENT TO LIGHT BULB CONTACTS","quote_2_odi":"11015602","quote_2_text":"THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB HARNESS MELTED. THIS NECESSITATES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMBLY UNIT","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"},{"year":2013,"make":"MINI","make_slug":"mini","model":"Cooper Coupe","model_slug":"cooper-coupe","cluster_id":"unintended-acceleration-pedal-failure","label":"Unintended acceleration and accelerator pedal failure","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2016-05 → 2016-09","source_complaint_count":47,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10906760","quote_1_text":"WE EXPERIENCE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE MAINTAINING SPEED AFTER RELEASING GAS PEDAL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, CITY STREET GOING DOWNHILL","quote_2_odi":"10865535","quote_2_text":"AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK, AND AFTER ONLY DRIVING A TOTAL OF 254 MILES, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/mini/cooper-coupe","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini"}]}