2013 MINI Cooper Roadster recalls & problems
The 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2013 Mini Cooper Roadster C FWD
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Cooper Roadster
| City / highway | 27 / 34 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
Cooper Roadster
| City / highway | 27 / 34 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jan 1, 2023Air bags
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed rendering the air bags in the car inoperable. This is a common complaint that many Mini Cooper and BMW owners are having. This problem has been known about by the manufacturer for many years and at one point they were repairing this issue at no charge for most models. I have and many other Mini Cooper and BMW owners have tried to have this issue repaired by the manufacturer and they are refusing. I filled out one of these forms a while ago and have seen no response from you about the status of this issue. This is a life safety system that is failing in many cars due to a design flaw that needs to be fixed. - Nov 1, 2022Air bags
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed. I don't know if that means the passenger air bag will not work or if it will activate incorrectly injuring a passenger due to air bag detonation. This sensor failure is common. Yes this vehicle can be inspected. The air bag warning light periodically turns on and off. I contacted mini cooper customer relations and they informed me that there was a time that they would repair this issue if reported to a dealer free of charge but that offer expired when the car turns 10 years old. Our mini is a little over 10 years old. Mini has been aware of this problem for many years and claims to have sent notification of warranty extension to all owners.… - Oct 3, 2019 · 70,000 milesUnknown or other
THE WINDOW CAME UNGLUED SOMEHOW. IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE SAME SPOT FOR 2 WEEKS AND IT WAS HOT OUTSIDE, BUT THAT SHOULD NOT BE A REASON FOR A WINDOW TO JUST POP IN LIKE THAT. IT WASN'T BROKEN, IT JUST FEEL IN AND I HADN'T EVEN DRIVE IT FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.