NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Mini JCW Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Mini JCW has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint 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 JCW. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Mini JCW owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini JCW, describing incidents dated December 6, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11341504 · Filed
REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING MELTED. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN TAIL LIGHT OUT INDICATOR TURNED ON.
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 JCW model years
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