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Mini John Cooper Works recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints for the Mini John Cooper Works, covering model years 2007 to 2020. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (9), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 13 model years with data (2007–2020)
  • most complaints: 2009 (9 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V337000 (reported May 11, 2023)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (6.3%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mini John Cooper Works complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 9 of 16, or 56.3%. Next come 2011 (1) and 2012 (1). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mini John Cooper Works owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2009–2017Column chart of 16 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2009 with 9. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2009: 9 complaints920092010: 0 complaints20102011: 1 complaint120112012: 1 complaint120122013: 1 complaint120132014: 1 complaint120142015: 1 complaint120152016: 1 complaint120162017: 1 complaint12017
Mini John Cooper Works complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mini John Cooper Works complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200990100
201110100
201210000
201310000
201410000
201510000
201611000
201710000
All model years161200

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mini John Cooper Works components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (37.5% of all 16), followed by Air Bags (3) and Engine and Engine Cooling (3).

Components named most often in Mini John Cooper Works complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Mini John Cooper Works complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine637.5%
Air Bags318.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling318.8%
Exterior Lighting212.5%
Electrical System16.3%
Equipment16.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System16.3%
Latches/Locks/Linkages16.3%
Power Train16.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16.3%
Structure16.3%
Unknown or Other16.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mini John Cooper Works recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name John Cooper Works, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2007 to 2020. The 2009 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Mini John Cooper Works recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2007: 2 campaigns2008: 2 campaigns2009: 4 campaigns
2010: 3 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: no campaigns2015: 2 campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: 1 campaign
2020: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V337000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2007–2013

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V634000

    Reported

    Structure

    Model year 2020

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Consequence:
    Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
    Remedy:
    MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V465000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2019

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V248000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger; Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2007–2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

    Consequence:
    If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V628000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2015–2016

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
    Remedy:
    MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V450000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2015

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Consequence:
    If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 12V008000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

    Model years 2009–2011

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW clubman, 2009-2011 cooper JCW convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from November 14, 2006, through January 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.

    Consequence:
    The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring February 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 08V507000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc

    Model year 2009

    BMW is recalling 560 MY 2009 JCW (John Cooper Works) and JCW clubman vehicles equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17 inch discs. Under conditions of intense brake usage, braking performance would be reduced.

    Consequence:
    Depending on traffic and road conditions, as well as a driver's reactions, reduced brake performance could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front brake discs and pads and, if necessary, replace them. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact BMW/Mini at 1-866-275-6464 or by e-mail at Mini.assistance@askminiusa.com..

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mini John Cooper Works questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mini John Cooper Works have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mini John Cooper Works, covering model years 2007 to 2020. The most recent, 23V337000, was reported on May 11, 2023 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2009 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Mini John Cooper Works model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 9 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (56.3%). The next are 2011 (1) and 2012 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mini John Cooper Works complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 37.5% of all 16. Air Bags (3) and Engine and Engine Cooling (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mini John Cooper Works?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mini dealer.

How many Mini John Cooper Works complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 1 report a crash, 2 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.