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2013 Mini Cooper electrical system problems

The 2013 Mini Cooper has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

21

Electrical System complaints

29%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

23V337000Electrical SystemMay 11, 2023 · 97,933 units

Defect

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.

What owners report

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 11, 2023

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Mini Cooper have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2013 Mini Cooper electrical system — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Mini Cooper electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 23V337000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.