Recalls ·2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe

2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 23 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints23
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

Engine and engine cooling — Turbo/superchargerCampaign 18V248000 · 18 Apr 2018

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

What owners complain about

Share of the 23 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system13 · 57%
Engine4 · 17%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 13%
Structure2 · 9%
Wheels1 · 4%
Air bags1 · 4%
Seat belts1 · 4%
Vehicle speed control1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

My vehicle has an outstanding recall (NHTSA Recall #23V337) from over a year and a half ago. There is still no update on when this will be remedied. The recall states there is potential for a "thermal event", which to me is a fancy way of saying fire. For an incident where my vehicle can catch fire, I expect a bit…

Electrical system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mini cooper s. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the contact was notified that three of the four tire rims were cracked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the three tire rims were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

Wheels · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Our vehicle has the airbag light on and i am am very concerned with the safety of our family. After researching this issue, there are many mini owners that are having the same problem which leads me to believe that this is deeper than an isolated issue on my vehicle. I also found out that this has been an issues that…

Air bags · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

I love my mini cooper s. But there is a issue. Today i started up the car and it starts smoking. Twice this has happened in two weeks. When i bought it 2 years ago i noticed on the inside of my hood of the car it's a black burnt mark. The dealership said the problem had been fixed. Last week i took it to a oil shop…

Vehicle speed control · Oct 2020 · 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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