https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the MINI Cooper S Convertible. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:32:33 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-2127989 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT FRM Footwell module failed leaving car stranded Problem identified by certified mechanic. Similar models (R55 & R56) in the same age range of my vehicle have been issued a recall, but the convertible model, in the same year, (R57) is not covered. All electric switches in the vehicle failed. Symptoms began with the ABS and parking brake warning lights lighting. Other warning light was a service lig https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-2009237 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Footwell Module, referred to by the manufacturer as the FRM, has corrosion inside. The module is currently staying active and drawing power from the battery at all times. It appears to the same issue as 23V337000, but this chassis number is not included in the recall. I believe that this vehicle has as large a fire hazard as other vehicles involved in the recall. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1905283 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the electronics operated erratically and had limited functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the electronic control module inside the footwell had shorted out due to a water leak. The vehicle was not repaire https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1876784 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it was determined that the front passenger occupant detection sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1703701 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT COILS CAUSED PROBLEM WITH ECU - RECALL IS OUT FOR SOME MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. NOW IT NEEDS NEW COILS AND NEW DME. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1673875 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SOUND OF THE MOTOR IS VERY VERY NOISE, AND SHAKES REALLY BAD AFTER YOU START THE CAR. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1673876 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SOUND OF THE MOTOR IS VERY VERY NOISE, AND SHAKES REALLY BAD AFTER YOU START THE CAR. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1597915 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME. MINI OF ST. LOUIS (40 SUNNEN DR, MAPLEWOOD, MO 63143, (314) 644-6464) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V660000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1561790 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATING FAULTY DEVICE. THE INDICATIONS STARTED TO APPEARS RANDOMLY AND MOST FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT HOWEVER TODAY IS ON ALL TIME. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1553950 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY. MINI OF LOVELAND (4055 BYRD DR, LOVELAND, CO 80538, (970) 292-5020) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS NOT SCHEDULED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM: SI M32 02 15 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT). AN INDEP https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1533161 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. MINI OF PALM BEACH STATES TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED @ ABOUT 4,000$ FOR NEEDED REPAIRS. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1526123 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT THE VEHICLE IS A STANDARD MODEL CONVERTIBLE, NOT AN "S" MODEL. TRUNK LATCH MALFUNCTION WHILE IN MOTION: TRUNK LATCH OPENS/DISENGAGES SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WITH THE KEY INSERTED AND THE MOTOR RUNNING. THIS UNPREDICTABLE FAULT CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE, INCLUDING ON A FREEWAY. THE TRUNK LID CAN DROP TO FULL OPEN, EXPOSING ITEMS STORED IN TRUNK AS POSSIBLE DEBRIS-THREAT TO VEHI https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1472090 Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT LATCH ON TRUNK UNLOCKS AND RELEASES THE TRUNK WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK TO FALL ON TO THE ROAD ENDANGERING OTHER DRIVERS. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON THE MINI OWNER SITE https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1465136 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR (RECALL 15V-205, OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT) IN MY 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE HAS FAILED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH AND OVERHEAD STAY LIT AT ALL TIMES. RECALL ISSUED BY MINI IN 2015 COVERING EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL FOR YEARS 2005 - 2008. DEALER SHIP AND MINI USA BOTH SAY THE VIN NUMBER FOR MY 2006 S CONVERTIBLE IS NOT INCLUDED https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1465137 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR (RECALL 15V-205, OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT) IN MY 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE HAS FAILED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH AND OVERHEAD STAY LIT AT ALL TIMES. RECALL ISSUED BY MINI IN 2015 COVERING EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL FOR YEARS 2005 - 2008. DEALER SHIP AND MINI USA BOTH SAY THE VIN NUMBER FOR MY 2006 S CONVERTIBLE IS NOT INCLUDED https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1465138 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR (RECALL 15V-205, OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT) IN MY 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE HAS FAILED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH AND OVERHEAD STAY LIT AT ALL TIMES. RECALL ISSUED BY MINI IN 2015 COVERING EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL FOR YEARS 2005 - 2008. DEALER SHIP AND MINI USA BOTH SAY THE VIN NUMBER FOR MY 2006 S CONVERTIBLE IS NOT INCLUDED https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1463131 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT THE SEATS' HEATING ELEMENTS HAD BEEN REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. THIS MONTH I BROUGHT THE CAR TO ND FROM TX AND WE USED THE HEATED SEATS HERE. THE SEATS' WERE VERY HOT. TODAY I NOTICED THREE BURN HOLES IN THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVER'S BACK. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#recall-18V248000-mini-mini-cooper-s-convertible-2012 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 R https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#recall-18V248000-mini-mini-cooper-s-convertible-2011 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 R https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1403239 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT WHILE TRAVELING AT OR ABOVE 65 MILES PER. HOUR, VIBRATION IN FRONT END. HAVE HAD TIRES ROTATED, BALANCES AND FRONT END CHECKED OUT. UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT AND NOW MUST KEEP UNDER 65 MPH. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT OR ABOVE 65. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1403240 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT WHILE TRAVELING AT OR ABOVE 65 MILES PER. HOUR, VIBRATION IN FRONT END. HAVE HAD TIRES ROTATED, BALANCES AND FRONT END CHECKED OUT. UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT AND NOW MUST KEEP UNDER 65 MPH. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT OR ABOVE 65. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1387696 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP HAS LOUD WHINE OR MOANING SOUND WITH ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. FLUID LEVEL IS GOOD AND SO FAR THE POWER STEERING IS STILL WORKING. IT DOES GET LOUDER WHILE TURNING BUT ALSO ANNOYING WHEN JUST IDLING. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1378141 Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 2013. MECHANICS TELL ME THAT IT IS A WEIGHT-SENSING MAT ON THE SEAT. MINI RECALLED 2005 MINI'S BUT THIS ONE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR FOR THIS CAR. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1373413 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRO HYDRO POWER STEERING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1372641 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT I BOUGHT MY 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE FOR $9,393 IN NOVEMBER 2016 . WHEN DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP I HEARD SOME NOISE, SO I STOPPED AT A FOREIGN AUTO SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY REFUSED TO HELP, SO I HAD THEM REPLACED AT A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP FOR $2,500 . THEN HAD A BRAKE JOB FOR $394 AND SPENT OVER $1,000 https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1362929 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AFTER 82,000 MILES. THIS IN SPITE OF PROPER DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINAINANCE. COST TO REPAIR WAS THE SAME AS THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1358519 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS ERRATICALLY AND/OR SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT WHILE IN MOTION. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1351905 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED PREVIOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1343369 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE KNOCKING WHEN STAR TIMING BELT PART BROKEN. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-s-convertible#complaint-1328527 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT I DROVE 20 FEET OUT OF MY GARAGE AND SMELT A SURFER SMELL. I PUT MY CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, PUT THE CAR IN PARK WALKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS SMOKING OR IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR MUFFLERS. WHEN I COULD NOT DETECT WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM, I PUT THE TOP BACK UP, CLOSING IT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO MY GARAGE. AS I LOOKED BACK I SAW SPARKS COMING F