AI DamageMini Cooper S: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mini Cooper S across 10 model years: 0 owner complaints and 124 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2012–2015
- automatic, 6-speed 2012–2015
- manual, 6-speed 2012–2015
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 140 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 131 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Activation of MINI Personal Assistant is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFL)…
- After programming the vehicle viaISTA/RSU to I-level …26-03-5xx, some ofthe interior ambient lighting…
- If MINI Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a new key…
- After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as
- The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare…
- The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently after programming
- A Check Control message displays for “Transmission oil service required” (ID 2120)
- The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID)
- The headlamp control module(s) may not have been produced to specifications
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.