2012 MINI Cooper Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2012 MINI Cooper, 45% of all 66 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 5 fires. Median mileage at failure: 56,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 45% of 66
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2012 MINI Cooper electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 5, 2013, latest Jul 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA 23V337000May 11, 2023Electrical System97,933 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Electrical System complaints by Cooper model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2012 MINI Cooper have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2012 MINI Cooper, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 56,000 miles.
- Which MINI Cooper year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2011 MINI Cooper has the most electrical complaints (39), compared with 30 for the 2012.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2012 MINI Cooper concerns the electrical: 23V337000.