How many recalls does the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible have?

The 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 47,806 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V248000 2018-04-18 47,806 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman,…

Consequence

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Frm footwell module failed leaving car stranded problem identified by certified mechanic. Similar models (r55 & r56) in the same age range of my vehicle have been issued a recall, but the convertible model, in the same year, (r57) is not covered. All electric switches in the vehicle failed.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-08-08

“The footwell module, referred to by the manufacturer as the frm, has corrosion inside. The module is currently staying active and drawing power from the battery at all times. It appears to the same issue as 23v337000, but this chassis number is not included in the recall. I believe that this…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-07-20

“Coils caused problem with ecu - recall is out for some models but not this one. Now it needs new coils and new dme.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-10-21

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.