2012 MINI Cooper S electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 MINI Cooper S — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle has an outstanding recall (NHTSA Recall #23V337) from over a year and a half ago. There is still no update on when this will be remedied. The recall states there is potential for a "thermal event", which to me is a fancy way of saying fire. For an incident where my vehicle can catch…”
filed Dec 30, 2024
“The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the headlights, turn signals, windows, and the radio were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was…”
filed Aug 5, 2024
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, 2023CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction…
M010419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 9 | 38% |
| 2011 Cooper S | 16 | 52% |
| 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 2012 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.