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2013 MINI Cooper Roadster recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 MINI Cooper Roadster problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2
Unknown or Other1
Seats1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Oct 2, 2023
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed rendering the air bags in the car inoperable. This is a common complaint that many Mini Cooper and BMW owners are having. This problem has been known about by the manufacturer for many years and at one point they were repairing this issue at no charge for most models. I have and many other Mini Cooper and BMW owners have tried to have this issue repaired by the manufacturer and they are refusing. I filled out one of these forms a while ago and have seen no response from you about the status of this issue. This is a life safety system that is…
Air Bags · reported Jul 21, 2023
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed. I don't know if that means the passenger air bag will not work or if it will activate incorrectly injuring a passenger due to air bag detonation. This sensor failure is common. Yes this vehicle can be inspected. The air bag warning light periodically turns on and off. I contacted mini cooper customer relations and they informed me that there was a time that they would repair this issue if reported to a dealer free of charge but that offer expired when the car turns 10 years old. Our mini is a little over 10 years old. Mini has been aware of…
Unknown or Other · at 70,000 miles · reported Oct 6, 2019
The window came unglued somehow. It had been sitting in the same spot for 2 weeks and it was hot outside, but that should not be a reason for a window to just pop in like that. It wasn't broken, it just feel in and I hadn't even drive it for at least two weeks.

Other MINI Cooper Roadster years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are MINI recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.