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2012 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,030 and 44,342 miles. Median 24,000, from 11 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 23% |
| Electrical | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Wheels | 15% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
23V337000 May 2023 Electrical System
Defect. 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
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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.
18V248000 Apr 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger
Defect. 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 elect
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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
Manufacturer communications 167
Mini filed 167 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- The engine thermostat housing had poor solder contacts in coolant temperature sensor which…
- There is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump…
- Some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper Clubman SW FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mini Cooper Convertible C FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 29 / 36 / 32 | Premium | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 34 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
199 videos about the 2007–2013 Mini Cooper, 33.6M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Timing chain & engine | 7 | 1.1M |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 7 | 1.0M |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 7 | 950K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 4 | 760K |
| Cooling system | 4 | 646K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 3 | 639K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 434K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 413K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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