Model year 2016 · MINI

2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible). The most recent was reported on March 31, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COOPER, COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
17V222000	March 31, 2017	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
16V747000	October 17, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
15V887000	December 30, 2015	Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
15V628000	October 7, 2015	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V222000

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Report received by NHTSA: March 31, 2017
Owner notification: May 19, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,883 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): September 1, 2015 – March 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V222000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V747000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: October 17, 2016
Owner notification: July 3, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): May 9, 2016 – September 21, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S

Defect summary

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 Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V747000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V887000

Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Report received by NHTSA: December 30, 2015
Owner notification: December 28, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): November 24, 2015 – November 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER CONVERTIBLE

Defect summary

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) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.

Safety risk

A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V887000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V628000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: October 7, 2015
Owner notification: November 25, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 6,073 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): April 7, 2015 – August 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V628000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 3, 2017.