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2010 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 202323V337000 | Electrical systemAn electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V337000
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| Apr 18, 201818V248000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V248000
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| Jan 11, 201212V008000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineTHE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V008000
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| Dec 15, 200909V474000 | Equipment: other labelsERRONEOUS TIRE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE FITMENT AND INFLATION WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF THE TIRE AND THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING… DetailsHide details for campaign 09V474000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw, Cooper S Convertible, Jcw Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component161
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 45 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 21 |
| Air bags | 29 | 18 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 7 |
| Power train | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper S.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation.”
- Electrical system
“The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledged by MINI/BMW.”
- Engine
“Engine issues Engine leaks over heating seal gasket Timing bell Engine missed firing”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20147 recalls49 complaints
- 20131 recall76 complaints
- 20122 recalls102 complaints
- 20113 recalls124 complaints
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
- 20076 recalls398 complaints
- 20061 recall449 complaints
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2010 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 23V337000 (reported May 11, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 MINI Cooper?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 73 complaints out of 161 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 MINI Cooper?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.