2016 MINI Cooper Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible. That ranks 4th out of 9 Cooper Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 23% | 3,425 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | 4,909 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 518 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 12,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: 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."
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.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: 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."
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.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.
Risk: A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) Sensor on my 2016 MINI failed two years ago when I had only 25,000 miles on the car. (The car now has 30,200 miles on it; I do not drive it very much). NHTSA worked with MINI/BMW several years ago, and MINI extended a limited warranty for this sensor to 15…
Rear brake lights..it comes with 3 small brake lights ...two on bumper & one on top scoop, all relatively small. The main two are much bigger but are only used for driving lights & turn signal. 'it makes no sense '. This needs to be corrected, right ?
Brake pedal at same level as gas pedal at times ( they are close together) my shoe on the brake also hits the gas to excellerate pressing jarred in a panic will stop the car and i will put it in neutral city street or hi-way in motion
Drivetrain malfunction light flashes for a few seconds and then goes away. Driving on i-85 s june 5, 2017 warning appeared for a few seconds then disappeared.
Constant replacing of the seat belts. Currently back seat belt not working again serious saftey hazard . No longer receiving a response from the dealer. Cannot ride a certain amount of passengers in the rear. Have taken the car back multiple times
Other MINI Cooper Convertible years
← 2009 Cooper Convertible · 2022 Cooper Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 3 |
| 2009 Cooper Convertible | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper Convertible | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper Convertible | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper Convertible | 96 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, unknown or other, service brakes problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Convertible model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.