Recalls ·2013 MINI Cooper Countryman

2013 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 71 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints71
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical systemCampaign 23V337000 · 11 May 2023

Problem: 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.

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

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system7 · 64%
Air bags2 · 18%
Tires1 · 9%
Seats1 · 9%
Exterior lighting1 · 9%
Structure1 · 9%
Visibility1 · 9%
Engine1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper countryman. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called braman motorcars at 561-609-0130 (located at 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The manufacturer was not made…

Air bags · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate NY and have a flat tire, went to Mavis to fix, when she returned the car I noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the Mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. Mavis should have installed the specified tire…

Tires · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The passenger seat occupancy sensor is faulty. Bmw recalled many bmws and mini coopers for this issue but not the 2013 mini countryman - but it also has this issue. It is all over the internet with vidoes teaching you how to try to bypass it. The light comes on telling you there is an airbag defect and seatbelt light…

Air bags · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

I have 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S and I was driving and I almost got rear ended because my turn signals were not working. There were no signals on the car indicating that the module failed. I took it to get inspected and It turns out that the footwell module failed and this is a known issue for Mini coopers, that…

Electrical system · Jul 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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