MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls and problems
4 recalls and 138 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
138
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
10
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MINI Cooper S Convertible by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Cooper S Convertible | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Cooper S Convertible | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Cooper S Convertible | 1 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported MINI Cooper S Convertible problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 | |
| Steering | 46 | |
| Engine | 16 | |
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Seats | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
All MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-248 | Apr 18, 2018 | 2011–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M… |
| 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… |
| 12V-008 | Jan 11, 2012 | 2009–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw… |
| 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 S Convertible?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible has the most reports (61). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper S Convertible have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering MINI Cooper S Convertible model years 2005–2012.
What are the most common MINI Cooper S Convertible problems?
Owners report air bags, steering, engine problems most often.