2012 Mini Cooper recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Mini Cooper. Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Mini dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Mini Cooper. Check your Cooper by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2012 Mini Cooper recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 23V337000
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 · NHTSA 18V248000
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
2012 Mini Cooper complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mini Cooper, reporting 3 crashes, 22 fires, 1 injuries. Mini has issued at least 152 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (313)
- Equipment (276)
- Engine (227)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (204)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (54)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (51)
What people reported
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mini Cooper. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“FRM Footwell module failed leaving car stranded Problem identified by certified mechanic. Similar models (R55 & R56) in the same age range of my vehicle have been issued a recall, but the convertible model, in the same year, (R57) is not covered. All electric switches in the vehicle failed.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11685677
- Fire
“I had been having trouble with my Footwell Module since the fall, but for months, I didn't know what was going on!! The first time, October 2024, I went to Advance Auto Parts to get help bc it was raining and my windows were down, and I needed headlights, not to mention, the signals weren't working.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11660554
“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. This happens often, posing a safety risk to the passenger.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11659150
- Fire
“On Sunday, [XXX] I drove my car 34 miles to [XXX] . I parked right around 9:30am. Around 3:30pm we were getting ready to leave the track and we noticed smoke coming from my car. A friend told me to pop the hood but when I reached down to pull the release the area was in flames.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11614846
- Fire
“On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11577096
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Cooper by VIN
Not every 2012 Mini Cooper is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Mini dealer.