NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mini dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible, describing incidents dated October 21, 2020 to August 8, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11685677 · Filed
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. Symptoms…
ODI #11603545 · Filed
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 vehicle…
ODI #11372612 · Filed
COILS CAUSED PROBLEM WITH ECU - RECALL IS OUT FOR SOME MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. NOW IT NEEDS NEW COILS AND NEW DME.
Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
NHTSA #18V248000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice
Reported April 18, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 47,806 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 15, 2018 · Vehicles built October 28, 2010 – September 23, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Safety consequence
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Mini Cooper S Convertible model years
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