CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mini Cooper has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
2013 Mini Cooper 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 47 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
What owners report
Error code is 93C3 Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector. This seems to be a known problem on almost every Mini Cooper and should be recalled and replaced. Car barely has 63k miles on it.
Thermostat sensor malfunction. Mini coopers all around world had issues with the first generation thermostats and sensors, they created an entirely new system for all new minis with a new thermostat house and different sensor type. Yet they did not recall all the other minis when they donât even sell the old thermostat anymore. So the new house and sensor wonât fit on the first gen models. This is a worldwide issue with first gen models
Passenger occupancy sensor malfunctions all the time and there are hundreds of claims regarding this issue but was never addressed by the manufacturer The same issue prompted a recall in older models but has not been corrected in newer ones
As per NHTSA there was a recall the replace OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT but I never received recall notice and just passed 10 years with 40K millage and started getting air bag light, dealer is not replacing it under warranty, if they was a recall they should have replaced my seat earlier so that I would not have this issue today. is there a way to extend warranty to longer time or recall all the cars and replace them so that we do not have to spend 2k to replace it? "01 11 16_OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES"
Blinkers stopped working and windows are no long rolling down
2013 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2013 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Mini Cooper: 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?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Air Bags (16), Fuel/Propulsion System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mini Cooper 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.