2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
The 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 95,612 vehicles.
Recall 18V248000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 47,806 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW...
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of...
View full details →Recall 18V248000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 47,806 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW...
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRM Footwell module failed leaving car stranded Problem identified by certified mechanic. Similar models (R55 & R56) in the same age range of my vehicle have been issued a recall, but the convertible model, in the same year, (R57) is not covered. All electric switches in the vehicle failed. Symptoms began with the ABS and parking brake warning lights lighting. Other warning light was a service light.
The Footwell Module, referred to by the manufacturer as the FRM, has corrosion inside. The module is currently staying active and drawing power from the battery at all times. It appears to the same issue as 23V337000, but this chassis number is not included in the recall. I believe that this vehicle has as large a fire hazard as other vehicles involved in the recall.
COILS CAUSED PROBLEM WITH ECU - RECALL IS OUT FOR SOME MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. NOW IT NEEDS NEW COILS AND NEW DME.
Safety Rating for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M010116 — ENGINE
"N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated March 2016.. For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's High-Pressure...
BMWJUL1316 — EQUIPMENT
MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement
M650213 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: ? Menu ""PRESETS"" ? Preset buttons on the head unit Hardware error in the CHAMP2 head unit"
M120211 — ENGINE
Hesitation or Jerking Is Felt When Accelerating Between 3000 - 4000 rpm. A hesitation or jerking is intermittently felt when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 - 4000 rpm. No DME faults are stored. DME software error
M110112 — EQUIPMENT
N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid.
M510312 — VISIBILITY
Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.
M650213 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"HAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: * Menu ""PRESETS"" * Preset buttons on the head unit Hardware error in the CHAMP2 head unit"
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
- 2007 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2008 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 12 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 15 complaints
- 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 12 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 6 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2013 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints