CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Mini Cooper has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (6 reports).
2017 Mini Cooper 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
My vehicle has active VANOS failure codes (131401 and 130304). These codes are preventing my car from passing the New York State safety and emissions inspection, rendering it legally unable to be used on the road. BMW/MINI Corporate is refusing to honor their national extended component warranty bulletin because they are conditioning the repair on a valid registration - which is a legal impossibility while the defect remains unaddressed.
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
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vertical aim headlights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that rodents had chewed through the insulation around and the electrical wires. The contact was informed that the insulation was made of soy, which attracted the rodents. The contact was informed that the electrical wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. In addition, the contact stated the repair had occurred previously and the current issue was the second occurrence. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA H
My 2017 mini coupe has 70,000 miles on it. Iâve had it 11 months⦠I was in a drive-through and it started making a hard knock sound no engine light or any other lights came on the vehicle. I had it towed to a shop where they informed me my engine was blown and it would cost $16,000 to replace the engine. My oil level was perfect. I reached out to Carvana. I missed my warranty by five days and they will not do anything about it. There is no reason why a car with 70,000 miles on it. The engine should be blown.
there is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. the leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. more than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.
2017 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2017 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Mini Cooper: 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?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (6), Engine (6), Power Train (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.