Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Mini Cooper. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit
- Summary
- 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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Owner complaints (83)
83 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 83 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 44.6% |
| Air bags | 18 | 21.7% |
| Engine | 12 | 14.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 10.8% |
| Power train | 9 | 10.8% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 7.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 6% |
| Seats | 4 | 4.8% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4.8% |
How 2011 compares with other Cooper years
Best and worst Cooper years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 124 | 3 |
| 2008 | 124 | 2 |
| 2009 | 169 | 2 |
| 2010 | 92 | 2 |
| 2011 | 83 | 1 |
| 2012 | 75 | 1 |
| 2013 | 51 | 1 |
| 2014 | 34 | 7 |
| 2015 | 56 | 6 |
| 2016 | 41 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2011 Mini Cooper FAQ
How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 23V337000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2011 Mini Cooper problems?
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (37), Air bags (18), Engine (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2011 Cooper compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2016 Mini Cooper model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (34) and the 2009 the most (169). The 2011 drew 83. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.