2016 MINI Cooper S Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 MINI Cooper S, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving home thursday night I received left tail light malfunction waring on my dash panel with the turn signal blinking extremely fast. After arriving home I checked the light and found that the tail light inoperative and the turn signals were extremely dim. The next morning I called tucson Mini and told them the problem. The sa stated to bring the car in and they would check out the problem. Upon inspection they found that the l/h tail light ground connector and the bulb connector melted. I ask the sa what would cause this problem and she could not answer this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396364, filed 2021-02, 67,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message Left brake lamp and Tailgate light malfunction was displayed and while depressing the brake pedal the driver’s side rear brake light failed to illuminate. Additionally, the left turn signal was blinking quickly while activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear brake light bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the driver’s side brake sensor wiring harness was melted and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652098, filed 2025-04, 34,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V222000Mar 31, 2017BMW 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…Covers: MINI Cooper S 2016–2017, Cooper Convertible 2016, Cooper 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10234352Mar 1, 2023The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
- 10233170Feb 1, 2023Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
- 10146668Apr 1, 2017SERVICE COVER FOR THE REAR LIGHT IS LOOSE. Mounting position of service cover is too low and clearance dimensions between the cover and door are too tight.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 2 | 20% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Cooper S
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology