NHTSA lists 117 complaints for the 2007 Mini Cooper, 3 of them mention a crash and 10 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MINI COOPER.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
1 recalls.
Date: 2023-05-11. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ne (excerpt)
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
97 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 25 |
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| ENGINE | 17 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
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| VISIBILITY | 4 |
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11037535
Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beam
11032745
Date: 2026-05-06. 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.
11031881
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high bea
11015837
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.
10245428
Date: 2023-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
10244507
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
10206696
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.
10179827
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
10171506
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
10162461
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