Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This car was maintained, by Mini and BMW authorized mechanics and only had OEM parts installed and f... |
| Dec 23, 2019 | ENGINE | MY MOTHER WHO OWNS THIS 2012 MINI COOPER HAS SUDDENLY NOW STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH HER WATER PUMP ... |
| Oct 30, 2017 | ENGINE | TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN RADIATOR HOSE LEAKING. NEEDS UPPER RADIATOR HOSE, AND THERMOSTAT WITH HARNESS ... |
| Sep 2, 2017 | ENGINE | THESE 2012 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN ARE HAVING THE TIMING GUIDES BRAKE AND SOMETIMES RUIN THE ENGINE. IN ... |
| Aug 5, 2016 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT-- COOLENT THERMOSTAT STICKING PER ALLDATA SHOWS THERMOSTAT HOUSING W/THERMOSTAT... |
| Jul 14, 2016 | ENGINE | WATER PUMP FAILURE. BEGAN TO NOTICE SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID UNDER CAR IN APRIL 2016, THOUGHT IT WAS C... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNIC... |
| Nov 15, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 M... |
| Jul 14, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED IN... |
| May 20, 2014 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAUSE: HEATING FAULT CODE IN DIAGNOSIS(THERMOSTAT ACTIVATION). THERMOSTA... |
| Feb 28, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WAS NOT PROPERL... |