2013 MINI Cooper Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper, 43% of all 47 complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 46,000. A related recall (23V337000) covers footwell module and sunroof drain issues tied to these failures.
- Electrical System complaints
- 20
- 43% of 47 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 47
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Power windows stop responding, sometimes with a clicking sound from the door or footwell area, and the one-touch feature fails first.
- Tail light assemblies show melted plastic near the bulb contacts, requiring dealer replacement of the light assembly.
- Liquid spilled in the cup holder shorts out the electrical component that controls the gear shift knob.
- The footwell module that controls lights, brake lights, windows, and the dashboard fails, often after a battery disconnect or replacement.
- Fuel pump relay circuit board solder joints fail, causing the car to stall or die unexpectedly while driving.
- Owners who received recall notice 23V337000 report the dealer had no replacement part available for an extended period.
When 2013 MINI Cooper electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 6, 2013, latest Oct 24, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 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
- How common are electrical problems on the 2013 MINI Cooper?
- NHTSA recorded 20 electrical system complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper, which is 43% of the 47 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2013 MINI Cooper?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V337000 covers the electrical system and involves inspection of the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and the footwell module (FRM).
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 46,000 at the time of failure for electrical system complaints on this model year.
- Do the electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 20 electrical system complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper.