KnownCarProblems2013 Mini Cooper Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini Cooper, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles). It is 13th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Mini Cooper problems
Electrical
19 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH on a slight incline and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was sluggish…
The cup holder leaks if there is any fluid spilled in it and shorts out an electrical component that controls the gear shift knob. Even the smallest amount of liquid can cause this.
Air bags
12 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: sensor.
I was involved in a car accident on 10/15/2015 which I rear ended a pickup truck. I was going roughly 45-50 MPH when the truck in front slammed their brakes which caused me to crash into his rear end of the truck. The front of the car is in bad shape and luckily I was not injured. However, the airbags in the car did…
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat occupancy sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 11%Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 11%The metal cladding on the passenger door handle detached and when I grabbed the handle to get into the car the metal cut into my index finger, requiring 5 stitches to close the wound. The car was stationary and parked in my space on private property.
64,000 miles - winter 2017 my 2013 Mini Cooper paceman sall4 was taking on water in the boot- didnt know if it was from melting snow etc. In car. Dried out. Water came back and flooded back seat floor. Brought to Mini- they told me I had a taillight seal leak which caused water to get down into the car which fried a…
Engine
4 complaints · 9%Seat belts
4 complaints · 9%Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls.
The window on the driver's side stopped working. It is an automatic window with a one-touch feature. At first, the one-touch feature stopped working. Then nothing worked to get the window to go up or down. Upon pressing the button that controls this window, the window did nothing and a faint clicking sound could be…
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the windshield was fractured without impact. The windshield was no longer attached to the vehicle and was at risk of completely detaching. The contact informed the dealer who stated they were unable to replace the windshield because it was not covered in the…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%I just bought a brand new 2013 Mini Cooper last year on november 2012. Sometime during last week september 18, 2013, I drove home from work turn off my car but the key wouldn't release. I have to press many times for it to release. The next day heading out to work, start the car but the gear shift got stuck. It…
64,000 miles - winter 2017 my 2013 Mini Cooper paceman sall4 was taking on water in the boot- didnt know if it was from melting snow etc. In car. Dried out. Water came back and flooded back seat floor. Brought to Mini- they told me I had a taillight seal leak which caused water to get down into the car which fried a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Mini Cooper recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, washington d.c., and wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
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 2013 Mini Cooper
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mini Cooper?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (19 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); air bags (12 complaints); fuel system (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mini Cooper have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Mini Cooper?
- It is 13th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints, with 47 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.