2013 MINI JCW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other JCW years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 MINI JCW. That ranks 2nd out of 13 JCW model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 MINI JCW 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 | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 MINI JCW 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.
Rear driver side tail light housing melted. Vehicle was in motion when tail light out indicator turned on.
Other MINI JCW years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 JCW | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 JCW | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 JCW | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 JCW | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 JCW | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 JCW | 9 | 4 |
| 2008 JCW | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 JCW | 0 | 2 |
See all MINI JCW problems by year, every MINI model, or the MINI VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI JCW?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 MINI JCW?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 MINI JCW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JCW model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.