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2017 MINI Cooper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 MINI Cooper has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 35,844 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17V222000 2017-03-31 16,883 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

AIR BAGS 16V914000 2016-12-20 3,506 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper,…

Consequence

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

SEAT BELTS 16V747000 2016-10-17 15,455 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
6
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
6
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
AIR BAGS
3
3crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
2
SEATS
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
Total complaints42

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The motor mounts have been replaced twice in the last six years and per the dealer, this is normal which I find very hard to believe on a 2017 mini coop of convertible, with 90,000”

ENGINE · reported 2025-07-08

“My vehicle has active vanos failure codes (131401 and 130304). These codes are preventing my car from passing the new york state safety and emissions inspection, rendering it legally unable to be used on the road. Bmw/mini corporate is refusing to honor their national extended component warranty…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-04-18

“My vehicle has active vanos failure codes (131401 and 130304). These codes are preventing my car from passing the new york state safety and emissions inspection, rendering it legally unable to be used on the road. Bmw/mini corporate is refusing to honor their national extended component warranty…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-04-18

“My vehicle has active vanos failure codes (131401 and 130304). These codes are preventing my car from passing the new york state safety and emissions inspection, rendering it legally unable to be used on the road. Bmw/mini corporate is refusing to honor their national extended component warranty…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-04-18

“My 2017 mini coupe has 70,000 miles on it. I’ve had it 11 months… I was in a drive-through and it started making a hard knock sound no engine light or any other lights came on the vehicle. I had it towed to a shop where they informed me my engine was blown and it would cost $16,000 to replace…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-03-12

“There is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. The leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. More than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-02-01

“There is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. The leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. More than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.”

SEATS · reported 2025-02-01

“There is a leak which affected the control unit fuel pump. The leak is ongoing throughout many of these cars yet there has not been a recall to fix it. More than $3k in damages. It's something a modern car should not be facing.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-02-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 MINI Cooper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.