2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#8 most-complained of 8 Cooper S Convertible years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #8 highest of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67% of the total).
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25.5 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (67%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible ranks #8 of 8 among Cooper S Convertible model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints) and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 118,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible, most recently reported 2018, covering engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
- EPA rates the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible at 29 MPG combined (25.5 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.