- The problem
- 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 ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- The risk
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Mini JCW Convertible Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the lights (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2018 for the turbo / supercharger. For comparison, the 2011 has 37 and the 2013 has 70.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical JCW Convertible year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Mini JCW Convertible problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Mini JCW Convertible recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A little scary, it just got released from my hospital.From having cancer just wanna have my recalls repaired
Mini JCW Convertible: every year compared
All JCW Convertible years2012 Mini JCW Convertible vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini JCW Convertible | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 119 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper Hardtop | 74 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | 68 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible | 66 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman | 49 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 | 49 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | 31 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible | 26 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible
Does the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible: turbo / supercharger (April 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), lights (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 1, 2026 and the latest on April 1, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Mini JCW Convertible a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mini JCW Convertible year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mini JCW Convertible years have the most complaints?
2013 (70), 2011 (37), 2012 (1). See every Mini JCW Convertible year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Mini JCW Convertible has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data