https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the MINI Cooper. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:57 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2177687 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Certain 2019 MINI and BMW models are equipped with older evaporators that are not lined correctly to prevent aluminum corrosion from the new R-1234yf refrigerant, causing premature leaks of the refrigerant into the cabin while driving. Exposure to the refrigerant can cause severe irritations including dizziness, sudden and uncontrollable pain in the eyes and bursts of tears while driving. This has https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2175787 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Either closing the moonroof or the wipers activating caused the screen to flicker off and back on. Sustained usage or frequent usage caused the screen to completely deactivate for 10+ minutes and the Driver's HUD to deactivate and retract. During this time, the car was operating on the highway in rain conditions with zero driver's instrumentation, including speed, navigation, fuel, battery, safety https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2175788 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Either closing the moonroof or the wipers activating caused the screen to flicker off and back on. Sustained usage or frequent usage caused the screen to completely deactivate for 10+ minutes and the Driver's HUD to deactivate and retract. During this time, the car was operating on the highway in rain conditions with zero driver's instrumentation, including speed, navigation, fuel, battery, safety https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2173143 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The electronic control module in the driver’s side footwell short-circuit, battery and electrical in the car are being drained and car does not work properly and completely drains battery. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2170509 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the FRM module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall. MINI of Murray stated my FRM “failed,” but admitted they never opened the module, which is required to determine internal moisture https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2170510 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the FRM module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall. MINI of Murray stated my FRM “failed,” but admitted they never opened the module, which is required to determine internal moisture https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2170511 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the FRM module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall. MINI of Murray stated my FRM “failed,” but admitted they never opened the module, which is required to determine internal moisture https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2167075 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME: Fault code Control module Fault code text 1B8302 DME LIN bus, communication (EAC sensor): missing Problem verified. Don't know if car will quit on the highway. Mini recall for exact problem and extended warranty to solve the problem only on the "S" model with the exact same engine. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2167076 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME: Fault code Control module Fault code text 1B8302 DME LIN bus, communication (EAC sensor): missing Problem verified. Don't know if car will quit on the highway. Mini recall for exact problem and extended warranty to solve the problem only on the "S" model with the exact same engine. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2163978 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledged by MINI/BMW. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the FRM has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation, including the passenger window reversing or rolling down unexpectedly, and loss or malfunction of other https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2163979 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledged by MINI/BMW. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the FRM has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation, including the passenger window reversing or rolling down unexpectedly, and loss or malfunction of other https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2146932 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2146933 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2146934 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2141574 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact, who was an independent mechanic, researched and diagnosed the failure with water damage to the junction box electronics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistan https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2137997 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front parking light malfunction and intermittent electrical issues with the windows, which stop mid-way and roll bac https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2137998 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front parking light malfunction and intermittent electrical issues with the windows, which stop mid-way and roll bac https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2137999 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front parking light malfunction and intermittent electrical issues with the windows, which stop mid-way and roll bac https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2136292 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Selector lever wrongly not locked in park. Put up a code for transmission (egs). I believe it falls under the transmission control unit recall on mini coopers 2 door hardtop. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2131821 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I’ve been experiencing headaches, dizziness, and sudden tearing episodes while driving and the tearing only happens while driving my MINI. A few of these episodes have occurred on the highway, the painful eye irritation and crazy tearing made it very difficult to keep my eyes open, which has been super dangerous. I forced myself to keep at least one eye open to pull over, and fortunately I'm still https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#recall-25V616000-mini-mini-cooper-2026 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#recall-25V616000-mini-mini-cooper-2025 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2126360 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated even though there was no passenger seated in the passenger’s seat. The contact stated that the warning light remained illuminated with the passenger’s seat occupied and the seat belt properly fastened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2117114 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2117115 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2117116 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2116012 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT When it rains, my car seems to have a short circuit and all the electrical components start going crazy, mainly the windows, locks and indoor lights/dash. There is an active recall for the same problem and car model but mine doesn't seem to fit the recall I am not sure why. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2115677 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The motor mounts have been replaced twice in the last six years and per the dealer, This is normal which I find very hard to believe on a 2017 Mini Coop of convertible, with 90,000 https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2112200 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The instrument cluster completely went blank and stopped working while driving, causing loss of critical information such as speed, warning lights, fuel level, and other vital indicators. This failure significantly impaired the safe operation of the vehicle and posed a serious safety risk. The vehicle is no longer under warranty, and I had to pay out-of-pocket for repairs. I understand there is a https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper#complaint-2109328 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2018 Mini Convertible has 47,000 miles on it. Recently the convertible top stopped retracting and now doesn't fit snuggly when closed. I brought my car into the dealer and they said that a cable broke and gave me a repair quote of $4600-. I sent a msg to Mini USA and they called me and said they would cover the repair if it breakage wasn't due to something I did improperly. About a week lat