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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2012 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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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 component102
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 46 | 45 |
| Engine | 24 | 24 |
| Air bags | 15 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 7 |
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Power train | 5 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
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 Roadster, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S Hardtop, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Convertible, JCW Coupe, JCW Hardtop, JCW Roadster.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“This vin waa not included in a recall however had recall issues it obtained water in the footwell which mini has a recall issue for this and the car was caught on fire it is at the dealership in [XXX] INFORMATION…”
- Electrical system
“ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area.”
- Electrical system
“A little scary, it just got released from my hospital.From having cancer just wanna have my recalls repaired”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20164 recalls51 complaints
- 20156 recalls75 complaints
- 20147 recalls49 complaints
- 20131 recall76 complaints
- 20122 recalls102 complaints
- 20113 recalls124 complaints
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
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2012 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 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 is the most common complaint about the 2012 MINI Cooper?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 46 complaints out of 102 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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.