CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mini Cooper S has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).
2013 Mini Cooper S recalls
Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire
An electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area can short-circuit after corrosion from water and road salt builds up.
Most common 2013 Mini Cooper S problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
I purchased a vehicle 2013 mini Cooper hardtop S r56 from Chevy Nissan of Walla Walla on [XXX]. During the transaction, I was misled and not provided truthful information regarding the vehicleâs condition and terms of sale. 1. I was charged for services and items I explicitly did not want or agree to. When I first was looking at the car before purchasing, the salesman, Coby, informed me that the tires were filled with nitrogen. I had no clue what that meant and I asked him if I was required to keep that in the tires do I ?â Coby told me no I was relieved since I knew nothing of nitrogen in tires nor do I know where to get it. Despite my objections, a $299 membership charge was added an
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 be aware of car accumlating water- This interior water damage nd destroyed the electronic system of the vehicle- Insured driver - my daughter was driving when car alarm and back door released while driving-- Windshield wipers stopped working and beeping noises continuelly came on! Damage to car 8K-- The same two door model and same year was in fact recalled for the same issue this year-
The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the body control module and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,137.
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 #?
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2013 Mini Cooper S questions
Does the 2013 Mini Cooper S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Mini Cooper S: Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mini Cooper S?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Engine (7), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mini Cooper S 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.