KnownCarProblems2017 Mini Cooper Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mini Cooper, most often about the lights (21% of complaints). It is 16th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Mini Cooper problems
Lights
6 complaints · 21%I own a 2017 Mini Cooper clubman that was recalled for an unsafe brake light condition. There were 4 functional brake lights on the rear bumper. After my car was "fixed", I only have 2 functional brake lights on the rear bumper. I fail to understand how this approved "fix" made my car safer. Three weeks after the…
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while that vehicle was parked, the vehicle was turned on that there was a message on the instrument panel stating that there was a taillight malfunction. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the driverâs side rear taillight had not…
Engine
6 complaints · 21%The vehicle was at a stop when the brake was released it lunged forward into oncoming traffic. Another time in driveway veh was bought to a stop in our driveway to turn around. The brake pedal was released and the car lunged into a wall and the tires continued to spin until brakes were heavily applied
Transmission
6 complaints · 21%Purchased vehicle new 2017 Mini Cooper countryman s AWD from dealership in september 2017, day after purchase on the way from texas to oklahoma vehicle stalled on highway in a speed zone of 75, the vehicle check engine light came on and performance was reduced and started shaking and vehicle went from 70 MPH down to…
The vehicle was at a stop when the brake was released it lunged forward into oncoming traffic. Another time in driveway veh was bought to a stop in our driveway to turn around. The brake pedal was released and the car lunged into a wall and the tires continued to spin until brakes were heavily applied
Electrical
5 complaints · 18%Purchased vehicle new 2017 Mini Cooper countryman s AWD from dealership in september 2017, day after purchase on the way from texas to oklahoma vehicle stalled on highway in a speed zone of 75, the vehicle check engine light came on and performance was reduced and started shaking and vehicle went from 70 MPH down to…
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vertical aim headlights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that rodents had chewed through the insulation around and the electrical wires. The contact was informed that the insulation was…
Air bags
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact called on behalf of his wife and stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy but the contact mentioned that the other vehicles air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Mini Cooper recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mini will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began may 22, 2017. Owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2017 mini cooper clubman, cooper s clubman and jcw clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Air bags
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2017 bmw 640i, 640i xdrive, 650i, 650i xdrive, m6, 535i, 535i xdrive, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, i3, i8, rolls-royce dawn, mini clubman cooper, clubman cooper s, cooper all4, cooper s all4, mini 4-door cooper, cooper s, mini 2-door cooper, cooper s, john cooper works and 2016 bmw 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 550i, 550i xdrive, m5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the emergency locking retractor (elr) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 3, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, mini hardtop 4 door cooper, mini hardtop 4 door cooper s, mini cooper clubman, and cooper s clubman, 2017 rolls-royce ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt emergency locking retractor (elr) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
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 2017 Mini Cooper
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mini Cooper?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (6 complaints); engine (6 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mini Cooper have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 31, 2017 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Mini Cooper?
- It is 16th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints, with 28 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.