Recalls ·2013 MINI Cooper Roadster

2013 MINI Cooper Roadster recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 49 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints49

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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 3 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 67%
Unknown or other1 · 33%
Seats1 · 33%

When complaints were filed

20191
20232

From owner complaints

The window came unglued somehow. It had been sitting in the same spot for 2 weeks and it was hot outside, but that should not be a reason for a window to just pop in like that. It wasn't broken, it just feel in and i hadn't even drive it for at least two weeks.

Unknown or other · Jun 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed rendering the air bags in the car inoperable. This is a common complaint that many Mini Cooper and BMW owners are having. This problem has been known about by the manufacturer for many years and at one point they were repairing this issue at no charge for most models.…

Air bags · Feb 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed. I don't know if that means the passenger air bag will not work or if it will activate incorrectly injuring a passenger due to air bag detonation. This sensor failure is common. Yes this vehicle can be inspected. The air bag warning light periodically turns on and off.…

Air bags · 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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