The 2008 MINI Cooper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 97,933 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,…
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
43
1crashes2fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
39
3crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
11
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
2fires
SEATS
5
1crashes
STEERING
4
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
3
3injuries
SEAT BELTS
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
Total complaints155
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 , this recall was not for my vehicle. According to the numbers and years but, it was manufactured at the same time in 2007 . Same as convertable by the same company... Plus they have not fixed frm.I boutght this car possibly 3rd hand but I regisdtered with mini. So…”
“The contact owns a 2008 mini cooper. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…”
“The contact owns a 2008 mini cooper hardtop. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted and determined that the parts were unavailable. The contact…”
“The contact owns a 2008 mini cooper. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…”
“The contact owns a 2008 mini cooper. The contact stated that the rear headlight remained illuminated after turning off the vehicle. The contact was forced to put the key in and out of the ignition or disconnect the battery to resolve the issue. The contact then received notification of nhtsa…”
“Occupant side airbag sensor is defective my mechanic put a code reader to verify it’s a 2008 hatchback and I see they have recalled all the convertibles but not the sedans I would think the same airbag sensor is in my car are there any updates to my car because the replacement is very very…”
“The contact owns a 2008 mini cooper. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the electrical system became inoperable. The contact stated that the windows, headlights, radio, and other safety features were inoperable. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had…”
“While driving the car at aproximately 25mph, the engine and the car stopped running. All dashboard warning lamps were off prior to the engine failure the car rolled to the side of the road to get out of the way of other traffic. The service engine warning lamp was on after the engine shut off and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 MINI Cooper as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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