2011 MINI Cooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper years
- Far more complaints than other years 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 MINI Cooper. That ranks 10th out of 26 Cooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (37 complaints, 45%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 83owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 MINI Cooper 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 | 37 | 45% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 22% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 11% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 11% | 11,022 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 7% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 2,907 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 2,907 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 71,893 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 88,462 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 5,678 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 MINI Cooper recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
I am filing this complaint against Keeler MINI in Latham, NY, and MINI USA regarding their refusal to provide a working recall remedy or alternative transportation under federal NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-337 (Footwell Control Module Moisture Intrusion). My 2011 MINI Cooper suffered an active, total…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH in the rain with the windows rolled down, the driver's side and passenger's side windows failed to roll up. No warning light illuminated. Additionally, the headlights, windows, and daytime running…
My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating âStart-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!â for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front…
After receiving your notice regarding my MiniCooper (VIN [XXX] ), I contacted my local dealer, Motor City Mini (where I purchased the vehicle) to schedule the inspection, and repairs if necessary. I was informed that the earliest inspection would be in September and they would need to keep the…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Other MINI Cooper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cooper | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Cooper | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Cooper | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Cooper | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 Cooper | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Cooper | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 Cooper | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 Cooper | 12 | 2 |
| 2018 Cooper | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 Cooper | 28 | 3 |
| 2016 Cooper | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 Cooper | 56 | 6 |
| 2014 Cooper | 34 | 7 |
| 2013 Cooper | 47 | 1 |
| 2012 Cooper | 66 | 1 |
| 2011 | 83 | 1 |
| 2010 Cooper | 92 | 2 |
| 2009 Cooper | 151 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper | 116 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper | 117 | 1 |
| 2006 Cooper | 200 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper | 372 | 2 |
| 2004 Cooper | 282 | 2 |
| 2003 Cooper | 320 | 2 |
| 2002 Cooper | 187 | 3 |
| 2001 Cooper | 6 | 0 |
See all MINI Cooper problems by year, every MINI model, or the MINI VIN decoder.
Similar MINI models
Embed this 2011 MINI Cooper badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 MINI Cooper?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 MINI Cooper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.