2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 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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Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 118,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“FRM Footwell module failed leaving car stranded Problem identified by certified mechanic. Similar models (R55 & R56) in the same age range of my vehicle have been issued a recall, but the convertible”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2025 · Electrical system
“The Footwell Module, referred to by the manufacturer as the FRM, has corrosion inside. The module is currently staying active and drawing power from the battery at all times. It appears to the same is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, Cooper Coupe, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–29 / 33–36 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| 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 2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible
How do I know if my 2012 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 2012 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 18V248000).
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.