2017 MINI COOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
39
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
43
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MINI COOPER
The 2017 MINI COOPER has received a total of 39 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, AIR BAGS. 43 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (6 complaints), Engine (5 complaints), and Power Train (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 MINI COOPER, potentially affecting up to 35,844 vehicles.
Recall 16V747000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 15,455 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock...
Consequence: In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 17V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,883 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps,...
Consequence: If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
View full details →Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 MINI COOPER
39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MINI COOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The motor mounts have been replaced twice in the last six years and per the dealer, This is normal which I find very hard to believe on a 2017 Mini Coop of convertible, with 90,000
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vertical aim headlights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that rodents had chewed through the insulation around and the electrical wires. The contact was informed that the insulation was made of soy, which attracted the rodents. The contact was informed that the electrical wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. In addition, the contact stated the repair had occurred previously and the current issue was the second occurrence. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My 2017 mini coupe has 70,000 miles on it. I’ve had it 11 months… I was in a drive-through and it started making a hard knock sound no engine light or any other lights came on the vehicle. I had it towed to a shop where they informed me my engine was blown and it would cost $16,000 to replace the engine. My oil level was perfect. I reached out to Carvana. I missed my warranty by five days and they will not do anything about it. There is no reason why a car with 70,000 miles on it. The engine should be blown.
there is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. the leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. more than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.
there is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. the leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. more than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.
Safety Rating for the 2017 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 MINI COOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MINI COOPER
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MINI COOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M010424 — POWER TRAIN
For this vehicle, the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit installation procedure is required to be performed to...
M610820 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
M120121 — EQUIPMENT
In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.
M230121 — POWER TRAIN
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
M640221 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed air right: Initialization fault.
M520119 — EQUIPMENT
NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
M640220 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through...
M520119 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
NOISE DURING FORWARD/BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
M540119 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN: The sunroof does not move and the vehicle has no faults stored related to the sunroof. A software error in the FZD (Roof function center).
M510119 — VISIBILITY
WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where the mirrors attach to the front doors. Wind is entering the vehicle from around the foam corner insulation at the side view mirror mounting points.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MINI COOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER
- 2012 MINI COOPER — 95 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER — 43 complaints
- 2015 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2016 MINI COOPER — 41 complaints
- 2017 MINI COOPER (current)
- 2018 MINI COOPER — 10 complaints
- 2019 MINI COOPER — 17 complaints
- 2020 MINI COOPER — 10 complaints
- 2021 MINI COOPER — 7 complaints
- 2022 MINI COOPER — 7 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 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