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MINI Jcw Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints across 13 model years of the MINI Jcw (2007–2020). The most-complained-about year is 2009.

6
safety recalls, all years
16
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls
2009
year with most complaints

Pick your MINI Jcw model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 MINI Jcw10
2019 MINI Jcw10
2017 MINI Jcw01
2016 MINI Jcw01
2015 MINI Jcw01
2014 MINI Jcw01
2013 MINI Jcw11
2012 MINI Jcw21
2011 MINI Jcw31
2010 MINI Jcw30
2009 MINI Jcw49
2008 MINI Jcw20
2007 MINI Jcw20

What MINI Jcw owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 9.

All MINI Jcw recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a MINI Jcw, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Electrical system

    NHTSA 23V337000 Reported 97,933 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 19V634000 Reported 683 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

    Model years: 2020

  3. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V465000 Reported 5,309 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2019

  4. Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V248000 Reported 47,806 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  5. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 12V008000 Reported 90,368 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  6. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V507000 Reported 560 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 560 my 2009 jcw (john cooper works) and jcw clubman vehicles equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17 inch discs. Under conditions of intense brake usage, braking performance would be reduced.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake discs and pads and, if necessary, replace them. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact BMW/MINI at 1-866-275-6464 or by e-mail at MINI.assistance@askminiusa.com..

    Model years: 2009

Other MINI models

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.