2010 MINI Cooper S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2010 MINI Cooper S, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2010 MINI Cooper S
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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Electrical system
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,…
Remedy: 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.…
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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.…
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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.
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Labels (equipment)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 MINI cooper and cooper s vehicles for failing comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles were equipped with 17 inch wheels, but their label states that they were equipped with 16 inch wheels. Also the tire…
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 MINI Cooper S have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,278 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2025 · Engine
“The passenger AIRBAG sensor/passenger seatbelt sensor issue that has been reported and fixed in lots of other MINI cooper model years is seemingly an issue with 2010 models too and needs to be correct”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2020 · Air bags
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 |
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| 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Cooper S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 83 |
| 2003 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 217 |
| 2004 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 247 |
| 2005 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 314 |
| 2006 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 186 |
| 2007 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 249 |
| 2008 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 168 |
| 2009 MINI Cooper S | 3 | 119 |
| 2010 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 59 |
| 2011 MINI Cooper S | 3 | 31 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 23 |
| 2013 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 24 |
| 2014 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 13 |
| 2015 MINI Cooper S | 4 | 18 |
| 2016 MINI Cooper S | 3 | 9 |
| 2017 MINI Cooper S | 3 | 6 |
| 2019 MINI Cooper S | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 MINI Cooper S | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 MINI Cooper S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 MINI Cooper S | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 MINI Cooper S | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2010 MINI Cooper S
How do I know if my 2010 MINI Cooper S 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2010 MINI Cooper S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 09V474000).
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 Convertible173 complaints
- Cooper S Convertible138 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.