The 2010 MINI Cooper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 98,138 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 142 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.
EQUIPMENT09V4740002009-12-15205 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH WHEELS.…
Consequence
ERRONEOUS TIRE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE FITMENT AND INFLATION WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF THE TIRE AND THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
32
3fires4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29
4fires3injuries
AIR BAGS
21
1crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
1crashes1fires3injuries
SEAT BELTS
5
SEATS
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES
4
POWER TRAIN
3
Total complaints142
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The dealer refused to perform the required frm recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the frm module replacement even though my vin is listed under the safety recall. Mini of murray stated my…”
“The dealer refused to perform the required frm recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the frm module replacement even though my vin is listed under the safety recall. Mini of murray stated my…”
“The dealer refused to perform the required frm recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the frm module replacement even though my vin is listed under the safety recall. Mini of murray stated my…”
“The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the footwell module (frm), a known defect acknowledged by mini/bmw. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the frm has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation,…”
“The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the footwell module (frm), a known defect acknowledged by mini/bmw. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the frm has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation,…”
“On thursday I was driving my 2010 mini cooper s with 75,000 miles on it and there was a total and sudden power outage on the high way. I was able to get to the breakdown lane and had it towed. My mini certified garage ran the computer on it and the car started right up. It was due for an…”
“On thursday I was driving my 2010 mini cooper s with 75,000 miles on it and there was a total and sudden power outage on the high way. I was able to get to the breakdown lane and had it towed. My mini certified garage ran the computer on it and the car started right up. It was due for an…”
“On thursday I was driving my 2010 mini cooper s with 75,000 miles on it and there was a total and sudden power outage on the high way. I was able to get to the breakdown lane and had it towed. My mini certified garage ran the computer on it and the car started right up. It was due for an…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 MINI Cooper as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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