MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mini Cooper

● Typical for this model
2011 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T01:42:44.599Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
83
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2011 83 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 56 complaints 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2003 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2007 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2011 83 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 56 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2003 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2007 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2011 83 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 56 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2011: 83 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20016
2002187
2003320
2004282
2005372
2006200
2007118
2008116
2009151
201092
201183
201266
201347
201434
201556
201628
201728
20188
201912
20207
20217
20226
20237
20241
20251
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 37 reports
FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Footwell Control Module - (FRM) was dead after battery dead. It had a safety recall repot 23V-337 on the same model and year of my vehicle BUT mine is not on the list?

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-23

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. While driving, a burning odor entered the vehicle through the air vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-13

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

I am filing this complaint against Keeler MINI in Latham, NY, and MINI USA regarding their refusal to provide a working recall remedy or alternative transportation under federal NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-337 (Footwell Control Module Moisture...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10

Air bags

23% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.

CRASH
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The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to believe that there is an infant car seat in the front passenger seat. This puts front passengers at risk because the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25

No incident yet. The airbag passenger side sensor keeps coming on constantly and I don't know if it is going to deploy or what. No one is sitting in seat but sensor constantly ringing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06

Engine

14% · 12 reports
FIRE

Exterior lighting

12% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights.

Power train

11% · 9 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The new Mini Cooper that I leased started to have acceleration problems around 6500 miles. What happens is a hesitation in the acceleration of the Mini from a start or at low rpms.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-17

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2024-05-13Electrical system23V337000 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,...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Mini Cooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V337000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Mini Cooper reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Mini Cooper is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mini Cooper?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.