MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and problems
7 recalls and 175 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
175
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
7
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MINI Cooper Convertible by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Cooper Convertible | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Cooper Convertible | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 96 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported MINI Cooper Convertible problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 93 | |
| Air Bags | 36 | |
| Electrical System | 18 | |
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Seats | 10 | |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
All MINI Cooper Convertible recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-616 | Sep 17, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. |
| 17V-222 | Mar 31, 2017 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. |
| 16V-747 | Oct 17, 2016 | 2016 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce… |
| 15V-887 | Dec 30, 2015 | 2016 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. |
| 15V-205 | Apr 6, 2015 | 2005–2008 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S… |
| 09V-143 | Apr 30, 2009 | 2009 | Tires | Bmw is recalling 12 my 2009 mini cooper convertible vehicles. |
| 07V-533 | Nov 20, 2007 | 2007 | Equipment | Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the MINI Cooper Convertible?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible has the most reports (96). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper Convertible have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering MINI Cooper Convertible model years 2005–2009, 2016, 2025–2026.
What are the most common MINI Cooper Convertible problems?
Owners report steering, air bags, electrical system problems most often.