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2013 Mini Cooper Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Mini Cooper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 47 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 2013 Mini Cooper, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Mini Cooper owner complaints

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini Cooper, describing incidents dated October 31, 2012 to February 17, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 19 complaints
  • Air Bags 12 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 5 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Seat Belts 4 complaints

Of the 47 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11654599 · Filed

    Error code is 93C3 Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector. This seems to be a known problem on almost every Mini Cooper and should be recalled and replaced. Car barely has 63k miles on it.

  • ODI #11645399 · Filed

    Thermostat sensor malfunction. Mini coopers all around world had issues with the first generation thermostats and sensors, they created an entirely new system for all new minis with a new thermostat house and different sensor type. Yet they did not recall all the other minis when they don’t even…

  • ODI #11621760 · Filed

    Passenger occupancy sensor malfunctions all the time and there are hundreds of claims regarding this issue but was never addressed by the manufacturer The same issue prompted a recall in older models but has not been corrected in newer ones

Read all 47 complaints

Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit

NHTSA #23V337000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 97,933 vehicles

Repair completion: 18.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 13, 2024

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.

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.

Other Mini Cooper model years

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