Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 MINI Cooper has 1 recall, 283 complaints.
1
Recalls
283
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V337000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Ha...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | AIR BAGS | NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 , this recall was not for my vehicle. according to the numbers and ... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Oct 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the rear headlight remained illuminated... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Occupant side airbag sensor is defective my mechanic put a code reader to verify it’s a 2008 hatchba... |
| May 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the electrical system ... |
| May 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While driving the car at aproximately 25mph, the engine and the car stopped running. All dashboard ... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Timing Chain and tensioner rattle. Known recall issue but not showing recall |
| Nov 25, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag Warning Light has come on indicating a malfunction with t... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This vehicle just went over 66,000 miles and the airbag warning light started appearing. An independ... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Hello, An airbag sensor recall was issued in 2015 and Mini Cooper refuses to fix this safety issue. ... |
| Feb 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the headlights and tai... |
| Feb 26, 2021 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG OCCUPANT SENSOR/MAT FAILED CAUSING AIRBAG LIGHT TO BE ON AND FOR AIRBAGS NOT T... |
| Feb 13, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK, THE ENGINE REVS. I TURNED ON THE CAR AND PRESSED THE BREAK. THE ENGINE REV... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. THE MACHANIC SAID I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PASSENGER SEAT ... |
| Oct 23, 2020 | AIR BAGS | THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS NO... |
| Sep 17, 2020 | ENGINE | TIMING CHAIN JUMPED OUT OF TIMING AND CAUSED BENT VALVES. |