NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 0 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MINI COOPER COUPE.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 28.6% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 28.6% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 14.3% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 14.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 14.3% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 14.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 14.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 2 | 50.0% | 0.89 |
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 25.0% | 0.94 |
| unclear | 1 | 25.0% | 0.44 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| low | 2 | 50.0% | 0.73 |
| moderate | 2 | 50.0% | 0.71 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 7 complaints (57.1%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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126 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
| EQUIPMENT | 34 |
| ENGINE | 32 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
Date: 2025-03-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Date: 2025-02-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Date: 2023-10-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this rea
Date: 2021-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, WHEELS.
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.
Date: 2020-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending the limited warranty for the front passenger's OC3 seat occupancy
Date: 2020-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
CLASS 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 indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated
Date: 2019-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty
Date: 2019-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. CAUSE: In most cases, an electronic leak d
Date: 2019-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTYEXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
Date: 2019-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| COOPER COUPE | 7 |
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