2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Coupe years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe. That is the most of any Cooper Coupe model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 17,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 17,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 17,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 17,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 MINI Cooper Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe.
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 contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. While inspecting under the hood, the contact discovered that cylinder #4 coil was charred, melted, and smoking, and the ECU was…
Seatbelt restraint has been inspected by a mechanic and a computer was connected for electronic fault codes. No codes were discovered, yet the car displaces a seatbelt restraint malfunction and request it be inspected at the nearest dealership. It also displays the seatbelt connection alert and…
On Sunday, [XXX] I drove my car 34 miles to [XXX] . I parked right around 9:30am. Around 3:30pm we were getting ready to leave the track and we noticed smoke coming from my car. A friend told me to pop the hood but when I reached down to pull the release the area was in flames. Safety teams and the…
It's something going on with the engine and the engine cooling system and with alot of stuff with this car i get one thing fix in two more things go wrong with it just having so many problems with this vehicle.
Traction control and brake warning lights come on at start up and do not turn off. Problem is intermittent at this time. Dealer reports that it is the szl module (steering angle sensor) is failing. Bmw issued a service bulletin on the 2006 5 and 6 series for this same sensor. Reading the mini…
Other MINI Cooper Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper Coupe | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Coupe model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.