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Mini Cooper Convertible Lighting problems by year

20 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mini Cooper Convertible's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Cooper Convertible lighting complaints

2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLights

My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating "Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!" for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front parking light malfunction and intermittent electrical issues with the windows, which stop mid-way and roll back down automatically when the car shifts gears or moves slightly. In addition, the battery repeatedly dies, even though...

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it was replaced with a brand-new one a few months ago. This suggests an underlying electrical drain or short, which could increase the risk of electrical fire or vehicle failure while driving. These malfunctions create significant safety concerns, as the vehicle may roll backward when stopped on an incline and could pose a fire risk due to the known recall. The car has not been safe to drive. The closest Mini dealership (Flow Mini of Raleigh - about 2 hours away) confirmed that the recall is open but refused to provide or authorize a tow, even after I explained that the vehicle could not be safely driven to their location about 2 hours away. The problem has been ongoing for several years, worsening over time. Warning messages appear intermittently but frequently, especially during start-up or when stopped on slopes. Mini USA has not inspected or repaired the vehicle, and their representatives have stated they will not assist with transport to the dealership despite the known recall risk. I called MINI USA directly, and recorded the whole ordeal. I was forwarded to 5 different departments, and the last person stated that because my car is out of warranty that there's nothing they can do to help me - that any tow I opt for would have to be out-of-pocket. I was in the middle of explaining to her that my car has these very specific warnings and issues associated with this recall that is solely the fault of Mini, and she hung up on me.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11692411
2012 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

i bought the car in august 2023 from carmax they were aware of recall , my car has no headlight, brake lights, door states open when not , windows do not roll down, cannot use alarm, will not lock, smells hot , i spoke with mini cooper and there is no remedy this is my only car i transport my grandchildren to and from school , i lost house due to a fire a yr ago , and lost everything , and see that a fire is at risk. mini cooper says nothing they can do because no remedy, carmax should not of sold this car with a recall .

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11573969
2012 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

My car is affected by this recall and I have no turn signals, dash lights, high beams, working windows, security system, or backup sensors. There are also codes thrown which prevents me from renewing my registration due to DEQ test failure. The dealership can't do anything and BMW North America has done nothing to remedy things.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11566575
2013 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLightsSeats & seat belts

The footwell module that controls the lights, brake lights windows and dashboard is faulty on all mini cooper of this module. Every time I change my battery or disconnect it the module brakes and the dealership knows this problem and still want to charge 1300 dollars to fix it it is a safety and hazard issue.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Seat beltsNHTSA 11562296
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the turn signal, interior lights, hazard lights, fog lights, brake lights, windows, and exterior lights were inoperable. The Service Now warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11560094
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

While driving, my turn signals, power windows and lights stopped working. I believe this is due to the Footwell Module recall, but the dealer will not replace the module because there isn't a remedy for the recall. It's been 5 months now.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11544647
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleLights

Can't use turn signals and can't lower windows to use hand signals, almost got rear ended.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11526341
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

The lighting and small system computer or FRM module. This module controls any features including safety features on the car. Also known as the footwell module. After having AAA install a new battery within days the widows would not go down my turn signals, hazard lights, dash lights, courtesy lights, tail lights, horn, high beam headlights and possibly airbags don't work. Mini will fix the problem if the car is ten years old or less, but any car that is older doesn't qualify. Mini goes by Manufacturing date of the...

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car. My but It was not sold into service until 2011. They refuse to fix it and the repair cost was $1828.24. I have had other problems as well. Mini needs to acknowledge this problem issue a recall and refund those of us that have been victimized by not making this a recall issue. Mini must be confronted by NHTSA put on notice, considering these are major safety issues that could result in injury or death. Part number= FP 61-35-6-827-072

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11440159
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLightsSeats & seat belts

The lighting and small system computer or FRM module. This module controls any features including safety features on the car. My turn signals, hazard lights, dash lights, courtesy lights, tail lights, windows, horn, high beam headlights and possibly airbags don't work. Mini will fix the problem if the car is ten years old or less, but any car that is older doesn't qualify. My car is a 2011 but I bought it new in 2012. They refuse to fix it and the repair cost is around $2000. I have had so many other problems with my car that have cost me several thousands of dollars and I feel like Mini should fix this problem considering these are safety features that could result in injury or death.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Seat beltsNHTSA 11429910
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleLights

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempted to pull down the front driver side sun visor and the clip fractured causing the interior light to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to braman motorcars (2801 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,462.

Filed Incident Interior lightingNHTSA 11385605
2012 Mini Cooper ConvertibleLights

My driver side brake light keeps melting. The plastic the the light build screws into is actually melting t the brake light bulb. I've paid mini to repair the damage and the same issues has surfaced. The driver's side brake light does not work at all.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11197140
2011 Mini Cooper ConvertibleElectrical systemLights

My mini cooper failed exterior lights including turn signals, marker lights, and hazard lamps. Mini cooper footwell module oem r56 gen2 failed lighting on exterior lights.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11196984
2013 Mini Cooper ConvertibleLights

2013 Mini cooper both right and left tail light assemblies have required replacement at the dealer due to melted plastic adjacent to light bulb contacts. Quoting the dealer service record "found left tag light bulb out and right lower brake light melted. Replaced tag light bulb and right tail light assy." That service was performed at a mini dealer in 2018. The same problem and same repair was performed at a different mini dealer in 2017. Similar problems have been reported on this website (nhtsa...

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vehichle complaints), and the problem was familiar to the service personnel at both dealerships. Mini has a standard practice of issuing "warranty extensions" for known "defects in materials or workmanship" which cover the expense (both parts and labor) for replacement and repair as necessary, but does not rise to the level of a full recall. Mini also keeps detailed, non-public, records tracking the frequency of common vehicle repairs. I would recommend that this issue receive the next level of investigation to determine if either a warranty extension or a full recall is indicated. Thank you for taking the time to read this note.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11174757

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