2012 Mini cooper s hardtop
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mini cooper s hardtop is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2012 Mini cooper s hardtop at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Mini cooper s hardtop recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Mini cooper s hardtop.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Mini cooper s hardtop common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Mini cooper s hardtop safety ratings
Rollover risk: 10.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 3 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 152
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 152.
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not d…
Bulletin M610607 · Electrical System · Oct 2023New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi)…
Bulletin M360119 · Equipment, Electrical System, Wheels · Dec 2021OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending the limited warranty for t…
Bulletin M011116 · Seats · Aug 2020CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated al…
Bulletin M010419 · Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · Jan 2020"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. Thi…
Bulletin M170912 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2019Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. CAUS…
Bulletin M640108 · Equipment · Jul 2019Service Action: Checking or Replacing the Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. CAUSE: Insufficient surface preparation of the door sill.
Bulletin M510912 · Structure, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Jul 2019OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120.
Bulletin M011116 · Equipment · Jan 2019"MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral posit…
Bulletin M230108 · Power Train · Nov 2018ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO FAILED IGNITION COIL: The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME.
Bulletin M120115 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2018Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER S HARDTOP FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.