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2013 MINI Cooper Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2013 MINI Cooper, 43% of all 47 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. Median mileage at failure: 46,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
20
43% of 47
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2013 MINI Cooper electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2013, latest Oct 24, 2024.

2013 MINI Cooper electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2013Apr 2016Jan 2022Jul 2023Sep 2023Jan 2024Mar 2024Aug 2024
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Oct 2024; peak Aug 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 MINI Cooper

  1. 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.

  1. 200530 (8%)
  2. 200611 (6%)
  3. 200727 (23%)
  4. 200811 (10%)
  5. 200927 (18%)
  6. 201030 (33%)
  7. 201139 (47%)
  8. 201230 (45%)
  9. 201320 (43%)
  10. 20148 (24%)
  11. 201510 (18%)
  12. 201610 (36%)
  13. 20179 (32%)
  14. 20182 (25%)
  15. 20192 (17%)
  16. 20202 (29%)
  17. 20213 (43%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (14%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 MINI Cooper have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2013 MINI Cooper, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2011 MINI Cooper has the most electrical complaints (39), compared with 20 for the 2013.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2013 MINI Cooper?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013 MINI Cooper concerns the electrical: 23V337000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.