Model year record

2012 MINI Cooper

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 103 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V337000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected: 97,933
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-05-11
Owners notified: 2024-05-13

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Safety risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	32	58,749 mi
Engine	17	53,000 mi
Air bags	11	43,000 mi
Unknown or other	9	56,000 mi
Exterior lighting	5	50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2,821 mi
Seats	4	54,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger	3	41,000 mi
Power train	3	16,000 mi
Service brakes	3	24,239 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification	2	41,000 mi
Seat belts	2	28,473 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	22 mi
Steering	1	—
Structure: body	1	96,000 mi
Suspension	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	110,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	96,000 mi
Wheels	1	—

The 2011 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2013 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.