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Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2011 MINI CooperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 2011 MINI Cooper, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 MINI Cooper has problems
83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
18Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
9Exterior lighting
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine and engine cooling
4Service brakes
4Seats
1910 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 2 |
| Air bags | 18 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 MINI Cooper recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Cooper year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Cooper owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 Intrusion). My 2011 MINI Cooper suffered an active, total…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH in the rain with the windows rolled down, the driver's side and passenger's side windows failed to roll up. No warning light illuminated. Additionally, the headlights, windows, and daytime running…
My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “Start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects. The vehicle also has a persistent front parking…
Own a 2011 Cooper?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.