Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 MINI cooper has 2 recalls, 102 complaints.
2
Recalls
102
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
09V474000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ST...
23V337000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 Ha...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 MINI Cooper w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dealer refused to perform the required FRM recall inspection and denied the recall without provi... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the Footwell module (FRM), a known defect acknowledg... |
| May 10, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On Thursday I was driving my 2010 Mini Cooper S with 75,000 miles on it and there was a total and su... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | The passenger airbag with seat belt icon is always indicating no one is in the seat or not buckled. ... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Passenger Airbag sensor is off even when passenger is in the seat and airbag should be on. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ENGINE | In an attempt to resolve persistent rough running engine issue, mechanic discovered that the timing ... |
| Dec 15, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine issues Engine leaks over heating seal gasket Timing bell Engine missed firing |
| Oct 29, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Engine stalling Oil pan leaks Caused the engine to shut down when slowing down or sitting in traff... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Airbag light is deployed when passenger is sitting in seat. Module under seat is not recognizing the... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The car showed a check vehicle light. Looks like a car being lifted up (red light). The windows do n... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Trailer brakes disconnected in 18k lb trailer while driving down mountain. This bulletin is the is... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX], mileage was 47,744 I took Mini for service, and told them that the front right headlight d... |
| Feb 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2010 Mini Cooper S Hartop. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH with ... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2010 Mini Cooper convertible recently had an electrical failure. I lost power while driving and t... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Unknown. I’d just like to know how long Mini is allowed to work on a solution for the safety recall... |
| Nov 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle started smelling intensely like burning plastic which filled the compartment. I brought i... |
| Aug 4, 2023 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 02/16/2023 i purchase mini cooper s from a private owner i paid cash 6,0000 for the car 2 months la... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | COPY OF COMPLAINT sent to MINI USA today 9/2/24. (Removed my personal data -name, address, email, ph... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |