repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2012 MINI JCWProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 MINI JCW, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 MINI JCW has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 MINI JCW 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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
2012 vs. every other JCW 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 JCW median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2012 JCW?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.