How many recalls does the 2013 MINI Jcw have?

The 2013 MINI Jcw has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 MINI Jcw has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2013 MINI Jcw?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2013 MINI Jcw Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 MINI Jcw has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 97,933 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V337000 2023-05-11 97,933 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,…

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Rear driver side tail light housing melted. Vehicle was in motion when tail light out indicator turned on.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2019-12-06

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 2013 MINI Jcw as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.