2011 MINI Cooper S electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 MINI Cooper S — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Failure of the Footwell Module failed due to corrosion by water intrusion as diagnosed by Mini Dealership. Windows, Turn signals and lights were inoperable as a result of failure. This matched the situation outlined in your recall notice Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337. Car matched the…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S. The contact recently replaced the 12-Volt battery; however, while attempting to roll down the windows, the windows failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the running lights and fog lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the battery was…”
filed Mar 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to…Campaign 23V337000 · May 11, 2023
Related service bulletins
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can…
M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2023New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool…
M360119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 9 | 38% |
| 2012 Cooper S | 13 | 57% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 13 | 11% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Cooper S | 23 | 12% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 23 | 7% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 19 | 8% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 9 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 MINI Cooper S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.