2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 MINI cooper s, 2008-2011 MINI cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 MINI cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 MINI cooper jcw, 2009-2011 MINI cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,464 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 Camp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2023 · Air bags
“The sound of the motor is very very noise, and shakes really bad after you start the car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–28 / 32–37 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare MINI Cooper S Convertible model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Cooper S Convertible model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible
How do I know if my 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V008000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other MINI models
- Cooper2,235 complaints
- Cooper S1,782 complaints
- Cooper Convertible173 complaints
- Cooper Clubman116 complaints
- Cooper Countryman107 complaints
- Countryman104 complaints
- Cooper S Clubman90 complaints
- Clubman80 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.