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2013 MINI Jcw recalls & problems

The 2013 MINI Jcw has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemMay 11, 2023

Electrical system

Recall 23V33700097,933 vehicles

Problem
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
Risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.

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 JCW Clubman SW FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2013 Mini Jcw Convertible C FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

2013 Mini Jcw Countryman All4 5 HB AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2013 Mini JCW Coupe2 DR FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2013 Mini Jcw Hardtop 3 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

2013 Mini JCW Paceman All4 3 HB AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2013 Mini JCW Roadster C FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot 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

JCW Countryman All4

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

JCW Countryman Coupe All4

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

JCW Countryman All4

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/year to fuel

JCW Countryman Coupe All4

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/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 areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lighting1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.