CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Mini Cooper S has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2017 Mini Cooper S recalls
Inner brake light can go out when signaling a turn
When the brakes are applied while the turn signal is on, the inner brake light mounted on the bumper may turn off.
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Driver's seat belt may not lock properly in a crash
The driver's seat belt retractor on certain 2016-2017 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles may not lock as designed.
Most common 2017 Mini Cooper S problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding unprompted, sudden, and uneven vehicle braking that occurs exclusively when the windshield wipers are turned on. While driving in wet conditions with the windshield wipers active, the vehicle intermittently and violently applies the brakes on its own without any input on the brake pedal. This creates a sudden deceleration and causes the vehicle to pull erratically, posing an immediate risk of a rear-end collision or a loss of vehicle control.Research into the vehicle's engineering reveals that this is a severe malfunction of the Automated Brake Drying / Dry Braking feature embedded in the ABS/DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) module logic. While
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was vibrating abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the passengerâs side engine mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the passengerâs side engine mount had been replaced five years ago, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Hi, the component is the water seals around the trunk lid of the rear boot; this results in water intrusion. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. Water has been collecting on the interior car body, including electrical components related to rear lights (brakes, turn signal, reverse) as well as resulting mold growth. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by Weatherford BMW, and despite there being a service bulletin open (MINI TSB SI M51 05 16) for a design flaw, BMW/MINI is refusing to fix the issue outside of warranty. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Only by the manufacturer. Were there any war
While driving in the rain, the ABS engages, slowing the front right tire dramatically causing the car to skid and lurch to the right. After some internet research, it appears that this is not an isolated incident. Mini Cooper owners also discovered that when driving in dry conditions and the windshield wiper is turned on, the front right tire slows, causing the car to skid and lurch to the right. European Automotive verified that this was the case on my vehicle. This started without any warning and was terrifying. I told both the local mechanic and the dealer that I would not drive the car until it was repaired. There were no warning lights. The local mechanic and the dealer were unab
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MINI COOPER S. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FREEPORT MINI COOPER (280 SUNRISE HWY, FREEPORT, NY 11520, (516) 665-1246) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND HAD A SPECIALIST EXAMINE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
2017 Mini Cooper S questions
Does the 2017 Mini Cooper S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Mini Cooper S: Inner brake light can go out when signaling a turn; Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Driver's seat belt may not lock properly in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mini Cooper S?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Service Brakes (2), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.