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2010 Mini Cooper

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2010 Mini Cooper do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 40.5.

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92Owner complaints

Model-year median: 40.5

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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200992
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
32Electrical System
29Air Bags
21Exterior Lighting
11Engine And Engine Cooling
8
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
8Seat Belts
5Seats
5Service Brakes
4Power Train
3Structure
2Visibility/wiper
2Equipment
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Steering
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

50 reports with mileage · 42 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports7 fire reports7 injury reports

Equipment complaints

1 reports
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45,000 miles · Jun 4, 2014
Electrical SystemEquipment

RADIO NOT WORKING, FIRST THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PREVIOUSLY. THEN THE RADIO STARTED TO GO IN AND OUT OF SERVICE. SOMETIMES WORKING AND THEN NOT WORKING. IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN, THE REPLACEMENT COST IS 1000.00. WHEN THE INCIDENT FIRST STARTED WAS AT ABOUT 41,000 MILES AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN WAS …

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RADIO NOT WORKING, FIRST THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PREVIOUSLY. THEN THE RADIO STARTED TO GO IN AND OUT OF SERVICE. SOMETIMES WORKING AND THEN NOT WORKING. IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN, THE REPLACEMENT COST IS 1000.00. WHEN THE INCIDENT FIRST STARTED WAS AT ABOUT 41,000 MILES AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN WAS 45,000 MILES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596156

Official recalls

2

23V337000 · Electrical System

May 11, 2023

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 & remedy

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.

09V474000 · Equipment:other:labels

Dec 15, 2009

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH WHEELS. ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE STATED ON THE LABEL FOR THE COOPER S IS INCORRECT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: ERRONEOUS TIRE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE FITMENT AND INFLATION WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF THE TIRE AND THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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