general problems of the 2013 Mini Cooper S

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Mini Cooper S based on all problems reported for the 2013 Cooper S.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2025

Water apparantly was going thru the sunroof and clogging the drains-- no water seeped into the car or from the roof-- it went through the interior of the car nor did it ever get into the vehicle floor so no way to even be aware of car accumlating water- this interior water damage nd destroyed the electronic system of the vehicle- insured driver - my daughter was driving when car alarm and back door released while driving-- windshield wipers stopped working and beeping noises continuelly came on! damage to car 8k-- the same two door model and same year was in fact recalled for the same issue this year-.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

Water leakage from the sunroof drains corroded the frm module. Car is not driveable as the doors will not latch, lighting issues, windows don't function etc. . There is a recall for this but not for this VIN #?.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2024

Body control module (footwell module) controls the windows and blinkers. Recall was issued may 12, 2023 have filed with NHTSA several weeks ago with no response. This part has stopped working can't put windows down or use blinkers.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2024

The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there were no high beam headlights or fog lights, and the power windows were inoperable. The due for service symbol was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2019

The contact's a 2013 Mini Cooper S hardtop. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the engine was running rough while in idle position. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed 65 mph and 4000 rpms while driving. The message "reduced engine power" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinder 1 was misfiring because it was not receiving communication from the ecu. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, who advised that the ecu was operating as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that he replaced the spark plugs and the coils on all cylinders; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light had been illuminated. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2017

Airbag light is showing that passenger airbag is off even though my 100 lbs daughter is sitting in the front seat. I've actually had a 2009 Mini Cooper S, 2011 Mini Cooper S and now my current 2013 Mini john cooper works with the same exact tail light issue. The driver side tail light burnt out in the exact same way on all 3 cars. My vehicle was stationary and in motion when the both issues occurred.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2013 Mini Cooper S

Electrical System problems
7
Body Control Module/bcm problems
1


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