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2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman, most often about the engine (46% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Cooper S Countryman model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints26
Recalls1
Crashes reported0
Fires reported4
Injuries reported0

Most common 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman problems

  1. Engine

    12 complaints · 46%

    Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.

    Turbo coolant pump - last year my car smelled like burnt rubber and smoke began coming out of the tailpipes. The smoke was so bad, the car looked like it was on fire. I took it to a body shop to get it fixed and the smoke stopped. About 9 months later, I was parked with the car on. The rubber smell and smoke appeared…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 86,000 miles
    The contact owned a 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman. After driving for approximately four hours, the contact parked the vehicle and black smoke appeared under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle and called 911. The police and fire departments arrived and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 84,000 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 12%

    Simply put, my shift cable detached from the transmission. I went from 1st to 2nd to neutral to stop at the end of my driveway to look both ways before pulling onto the road to no shift capabilities whatsoever. Luckily it happened at the end of my driveway and not on the highway where I normally drive to get to work.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 109,000 miles
    I had just exited onto the highway and had not even made it to the next exit ramp, when my sunroof exploded. It sounded as if a gun shot had gone off in my car. We were hit with shards of glass as the glass did not shatter into small pieces. Glass pieces were 1+ inches long and 1+ inches wide. We had no vehicles next…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 93,000 miles

  3. Air bags

    3 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: sensor.

    The front passenger seat occupancy detector sensor faults which were covered in recalls on earlier models are still a problem, yet no longer covered for repair. This sensor controls airbag inflation during accidents
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 112,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    3 complaints · 12%

    The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contacted stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the headlights, turn signals, horn, window regulators, and door locks became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 126,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman recalls

  1. Engine: turbo/supercharger

    NHTSA 18V248000 · April 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles

    Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning june 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact bmw customer service at bmw 1-800-525-7417, mini at 1-866-825-1525, or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: bmw recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

    Full defect summary

    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 bmw 550i, 550i xdrive, 550i gran turismo, 550i gran turismo xdrive, 750i, 750li, 750i xdrive, 750li xdrive, 760li, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m, activehybrid7, mini cooper s convertible, john cooper works (jcw) convertible, cooper s countryman, cooper s countryman all4, cooper s, jcw, cooper s clubman, jcw clubman, cooper s roadster, jcw roadster, cooper s coupe, jcw coupe and rolls-royce ghost, 2011 bmw x6 hybrid and 2012 bmw 650i coupe, 650i xdrive coupe, 650i convertible and 650i xdrive convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); other or unspecified (3 complaints); air bags (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 18, 2018 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2012 a bad year for the Mini Cooper S Countryman?
It is the most complained-about Cooper S Countryman model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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