MINI COOPER S 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V337000

Make Model Year
MINI COOPER S 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-13 2023-05-11 2023-05-11

Production Dates: 2011-06-22 - 2011-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97933

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.