Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster has 0 recalls, 66 complaints.
0
Recalls
66
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned. The airbag turns off when a passenger of suff... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2012 mini cooper has a Footwell Module recall and I took it to the dealer and they refused to rep... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Mini BMW is fully aware of an issue with their OC3 detection mat on the passengers side and offered ... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I went to have my 2012 mini coopers footwell control module replaced because it was recalled. They d... |
| May 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The clutch has been a problem. The clutch wears out prematurely, causing loss of acceleration, which... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | i bought the car in august 2023 from carmax they were aware of recall , my car has no headlight, bra... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We purchased this vehicle used. It is a 2012 Mini Cooper hardtop and was owned by several owners in... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | started with lights not going off once i cut car off, then windshield wipers would come on it's on, ... |
| Sep 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car is affected by this recall and I have no turn signals, dash lights, high beams, working windo... |
| Aug 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | AIR BAGS | NHTSA recall 15V-205: OC3 Seat Occupancy Mat is missing other model years. my 2012 R56 was just diag... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car just randomly caught on fire while off in my driveway. Noticed a weird sound outside looked ... |
| May 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after se... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electronic control module in the driver’s side footwell short-circuit, battery and electrical in... |