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2011 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls3
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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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.
Owner complaints by component124
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57 | 46 |
| Engine | 30 | 24 |
| Air bags | 22 | 18 |
| Power train | 10 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 2 |
6 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 Convertible, Cooper Hardtop, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S Hardtop, JCW Convertible, JCW Hardtop.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“I am filing this complaint against Keeler MINI in Latham, NY, and MINI USA regarding their refusal to provide a working recall remedy or alternative transportation under federal NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-337 (Footwell…”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH in the rain with the windows rolled down, the driver's side and passenger's side windows failed to roll up.”
- Power train
“My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time.”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20156 recalls75 complaints
- 20147 recalls49 complaints
- 20131 recall76 complaints
- 20122 recalls102 complaints
- 20113 recalls124 complaints
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
- 20076 recalls398 complaints
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2011 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 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 2011 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 MINI Cooper?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 124 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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.