Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the MINI Cooper Convertible, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible - 72 complaints in its first 8 years (96 to date)
- 2006 MINI Cooper Convertible - 19 complaints in its first 8 years (27 to date)
- 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible - 12 complaints in its first 8 years (13 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible - 72 complaints in its first 8 years (96 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MINI Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 MINI Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| 2015 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 MINI Cooper Convertible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 MINI Cooper Convertible | 27 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible | 96 | 72 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V616000 | 2025-2026 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. |
| 17V222000 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. |
| 16V747000 | 2016 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper... |
| 15V887000 | 2016 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)... |
| 15V205000 | 2005-2008 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI... |
| 09V143000 | 2009 | Tires | BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 07V533000 | 2007 | Equipment | CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |