2013 MINI Cooper S Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper S.

20122014
Complaints
32
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 MINI Cooper S Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:26,000 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:50,560 mi
#34 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 MINI Cooper S.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,560
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2013 MINI Cooper S

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~97,933 vehicles.

23V337000Electrical System
~97,933 affected

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.

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2013 MINI Cooper S — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 MINI Cooper S reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 MINI Cooper S has 32 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper S?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 26,000 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 50,560 mi); Airbags (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 MINI Cooper S?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,461 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 MINI Cooper S?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper S include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 MINI Cooper S have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 97,933 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 MINI Cooper S?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full MINI Cooper S reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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