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2013 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 38 |
| Air bags | 17 | 23 |
| Engine | 11 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 8 |
| Power train | 5 | 7 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 5 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
3 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 Coupe, 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
“Water apparantly was going thru the sunroof and clogging the drains-- No water seeped into the car or from the roof-- It went through the interior of the car nor did it ever get into the vehicle floor so no way to even…”
- Engine
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated.”
- Electrical system
“Water leakage from the sunroof drains corroded the FRM module. Car is not driveable as the doors will not latch, lighting issues, windows don't function etc.. There is a recall for this but not for this vin #?”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20173 recalls35 complaints
- 20164 recalls51 complaints
- 20156 recalls75 complaints
- 20147 recalls49 complaints
- 20131 recall76 complaints
- 20122 recalls102 complaints
- 20113 recalls124 complaints
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
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2013 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 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 2013 MINI Cooper?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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.