NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Mini Cooper
The 2008 Mini Cooper has 1 NHTSA recall and 115 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mini dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2008 Mini Cooper, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #23V337000Reported May 11, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
Safety consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.