2012 MINI Cooper Engine Problems
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2012 MINI Cooper, 27% of all 66 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 6 fires. Median mileage at failure: 49,250 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 18
- 27% of 66
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2012 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 2, 2012, latest Jul 13, 2021.
Engine recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems?
- NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2012 MINI Cooper, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,250 miles.
- Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 18 for the 2012.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2012 MINI Cooper is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.