2010 MINI Cooper exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2010 MINI Cooper — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out‑of‑pocket for the FRM module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall. MINI of Murray stated my FRM…”
filed Jan 27, 2026
“The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledged by MINI/BMW. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the FRM has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 Cooper | 8 | 29% |
| 2013 Cooper | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 Cooper | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 Cooper | 9 | 11% |
| 2009 Cooper | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Cooper | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Cooper | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Cooper | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Cooper | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Cooper | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 Cooper | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 MINI Cooper
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.