CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
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8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Most common 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
I was driving and went to brake, but the car wouldn't respond. To avoid hitting another car, I swerved sharply and went up onto the curb. The car started smoking and caught fire.
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. While inspecting under the hood, the contact discovered that cylinder #4 coil was charred, melted, and smoking, and the ECU was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, who determined that the failure was caused by an inoperable electronic auxiliary water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V248000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact st
Seatbelt restraint has been inspected by a mechanic and a computer was connected for electronic fault codes. No codes were discovered, yet the car displaces a seatbelt restraint malfunction and request it be inspected at the nearest dealership. It also displays the seatbelt connection alert and sounds the alert buzzer. Mechanics find no issues or default codes I have personally inspected the components and had them replaced with not result
On Sunday, [XXX] I drove my car 34 miles to [XXX] . I parked right around 9:30am. Around 3:30pm we were getting ready to leave the track and we noticed smoke coming from my car. A friend told me to pop the hood but when I reached down to pull the release the area was in flames. Safety teams and the fire department were able to get the fire out before it got completely out of control. The car was towed to the Mini dealer in Madison, WI and the insurance adjuster said it was an electrical defect not covered by insurance. As I did more checking on things, I found that my make and model car had a recall for the same issue, only in Canada. I really don't understand how it could be recalled there,
IT'S SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AND WITH ALOT OF STUFF WITH THIS CAR I GET ONE THING FIX IN TWO MORE THINGS GO WRONG WITH IT JUST HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.
2012 Mini Cooper Coupe questions
Does the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Electrical System (3), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.