Mini Cooper Convertible recalls and safety
7 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2015 · 173 owner complaints
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The Mini Cooper Convertible has 7 recalls covering 126,043 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (3). Owners filed 4 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2016: 3
Units affected
126K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
4
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | C · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk |
| 2013 | C · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk |
| 2012 | C · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk |
| 2011 | C · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mini Cooper Convertible, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
4 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering88
- Air bags34
- Electrical system18
- Power train14
- Engine12
- Seats10
- Exterior lighting6
- Complaints
- 173
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 7
- People injured
- 7
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mini Cooper Convertible by component
- Seat belts2 · 17K units
- Air bags1 · 92K units
- Equipment1 · 320 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 17K units
- Steering1 · 2 units
- Tires1 · 12 units
Mini Cooper Convertible recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | BMW X1, X2; Mini Cooper, Cooper Convertible and 2 more (2025-2026): Seat beltsNo. 25V616000 | Crash risk | 1,571 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Mini Cooper, Cooper Convertible, Cooper S (2016-2017): Exterior lightingNo. 17V222000 | Crash risk | 16,883 |
| Oct 17, 2016 | BMW 528I, X1; Mini Cooper, Cooper Convertible and 2 more (2016-2017): Seat beltsNo. 16V747000 | Crash risk | 15,455 |
| Dec 30, 2015 | BMW X1; Mini Cooper Convertible (2016): SteeringNo. 15V887000 | Crash risk | 2 |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Mini Cooper, Cooper Convertible, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible (2005-2008): Air bagsNo. 15V205000 | Crash risk | 91,800 |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Mini Cooper Convertible (2009): TiresNo. 09V143000 | Other or not stated | 12 |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Mini Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible (2007): EquipmentNo. 07V533000 | Crash risk | 320 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mini Cooper Convertible have?
7 recalls cover the Mini Cooper Convertible, for 126,043 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mini Cooper Convertible?
Steering: named in 88 of the 173 safety complaints about the Mini Cooper Convertible, then air bags (34). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.