MINI Complaints

View complaints related to MINI. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2020 MINI COOPER
    - Beaufort , SC

    Run out of lane over raised median hit 2 road signs head on they flew over the car into opposite side of traffic and into a ditch at 45mph. Airbags did not deploy despite broken frame, collapsed suspension, all 4 no flat tires were flat and front end damage.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 MINI COOPER
    - Lake Wales , FL

    Left brake light continues to blow out with a loud pop through the speakers. Instrument at parts store shows ABS warning but not on dash. Bulb has been replaced approximately 5 times and continues to blow out after a day or two. No one can seem to find the problem.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2009 MINI COOPER
    - Phoenix, AZ

    The high pressure fuel pump failed. There was a class action settlement and a warranty extension campaign for this part. Mini refused to warranty my vehicles h/p fuel pump stating it was only covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles. My vehicle only has 71,312 miles. I was informed by a local news source that manufacturers are required to honor the recall for 15 years per NHTSA, and that I should file a complaint. Please help. Thank you very much.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 MINI COOPER
    - Naples, FL

    The horn does no longer work. Had to press harder and harder on the horn button and in different places as time went on. Also have the same problem in a 2005 Mini Cooper.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
    - Lakeside, CA

    The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that she noticed a leak coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a power of steering hose leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
    - Pottstown, PA

    The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the rear passenger’s side brake light wiring harness had melted which led to a defective brake light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the taillight was replaced. The contact stated that after the last failure the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,995.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
    - Carlsbad, CA

    The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it was determined that the front passenger occupant detection sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 MINI COOPER
    - Mint Hill, NC

    The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact applied the parking brake. There was an abnormal scraping noise detected while starting the vehicle. The roll back warning light was illuminated. There was a message stating “Transmission, Not Secure” was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 43,198.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 MINI COOPER
    - Atlanta, GA

    Tail light assembly including brake light and turn signal failed due to burnt electrical socket and connector. This is caused by a faulty grounding point that is very clearly a manufacturing issue but wasn't considered as a recall for some odd reason. This issue is prominent in several BMW 3,4, and 5 series models

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 MINI COOPER
    - Charlotte, VT

    Rear tail light malfunction due to defective ground, melting connectors to rear break lights and indicators. Lack of break lights and indicators is a risk to motorist safety as a whole.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE