Electrical systemPart report
2023 MINI Cooper Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 MINI Cooper, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11035405Jul 10, 2026Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to…
- 11006751Aug 16, 2024Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain Controller (BDC)that needs to be replaced. This is not a safety, emissions, or any other…
- 11005250Jul 13, 2024Some model year (MY) 2023/2024 MINI vehicles may be equipped with a Body Domain Controller (BDC)that needs to be replaced. This is not a safety, emissions, or any other…
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems…
- 10234353Mar 1, 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE)…
- 10234352Mar 1, 2023The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
- 10234351Mar 1, 2023Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 3 | 43% |
| 2020 | 2 | 29% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 | 8 | 29% |
| 2015 | 10 | 18% |
| 2014 | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 | 19 | 40% |
| 2012 | 28 | 42% |
| 2011 | 37 | 45% |
| 2010 | 29 | 32% |
| 2009 | 25 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 9% |
| 2007 | 27 | 23% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 26 | 8% |
| 2002 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2023 MINI Cooper
Other or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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