{"count":38,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11700391,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"11/19/2025","vin":"WMWWG5C50G3","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) Sensor on my 2016 MINI failed two years ago when I had only 25,000 miles on the car.  (The car now has 30,200 miles on it; I do not drive it very much).   NHTSA worked with MINI/BMW several years ago, and MINI extended a limited warranty for this sensor to 15 years/150,000 miles, but only for Cooper \"S\" models. Mine is not an \"S\". See Recall \"S1 M01 05 20\" The S has a BMW \"B46M PZEV/SULEV \" engine, which is covered by the extended warranty.   My car - not the \"S\" model - has the BMW \"B36M\" engine. This is not covered by the extended warranty noted above.  I have gone online and saw lots of complaints, as this appears to be a very common problem. A MINI dealer in Richmond, VA told me the same thing: the sensor fails, and you have to replace the entire radiator because the sensor is attached to it. I was quoted more than $2,000 to fix this problem.  It seems to me that this defect is as common in the non \"S\" MINI Cooper's as it is in the \"S\" versions, and that MINI should extend the same warranty to vehicles with the B36M engines. Can you help?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER CONVERTIBLE","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11639876,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/08/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"01/31/2025","vin":"WMWXU3C59G2","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Oil filter housing failure. MINI issued a recall for this part in 2014 when the third generation MINI Cooper S/JCW first launched. Unfortunately they did not fix the part and now as time goes on, the issue is occurring with high frequency on every BMW/MINI and Toyota Supra with the BMW B46/B48 2.0L turbocharged engine. The plastic oil filter housings crack causing oil and coolant to leak. In my case oil poured down the front of the hot engine which could have caused a fire. BMW/MINI dealers charge nearly $2500 to repair this failure. The ODI should investigate this concern as it has been reported dozens of times on each model with this engine including the BMW X1 28i/M35, BMW X2 28i/M35, BMW X3 30i, BMW X4 30i, BMW 328i/330i, BMW 528i/530i, BMW 330e hybrid, BMW 530e hybrid, BMW Z4, Toyota Supra 2.0T, MINI Cooper S/JCW 3-door and 5-door, MINI Countryman, MINI Cooper S/JCW Convertible, etc.   BMW is aware of this common failure. Thus far BMW has refused to issue a service campaign or recall for this problem which causes owners of these affected vehicles to be out of pocket thousands of dollars. If oil drips onto hot exhaust or into a wiring harness, it could easily cause a fire.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11636617,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/13/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"01/17/2025","vin":"WMWXU1C53G2","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"Drivetrain error occurred. I pulled codes and found P0015. I added oil, cleared code. The next day the drivetrain error popped back up. Pulled codes and found P0366. I took the vehicle to mechanic for diagnostics and to find the issue. They found faults: 130F11 and 120408. When replacing engine oil and filter, they found metal shavings in the oil; bearing material. They are recommending replacing the engine. Doing research, it appears this has been a common occurrence with these vehicles/engines. Is there a current recall on some of these engines, or a possibility for a discounted replacement due to the issues being widespread? The car has less than 74,000 miles, and the mechanic said it looks like it may have been going on a while. I purchased this car from a used dealership less than 3 months ago, and have already encountered so many unexpected issues. I really expected more from the Mini brand. Thanks.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11614123,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/31/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"09/12/2024","vin":"WMWXM9C53GT","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"While driving straight on an Interstate highway at approximately 65 mph, the right front and left rear brakes momentarily locked up after the windshield wipers were turned on due to light rain starting to fall.  This happened multiple times, only when the wipers were turned on.  There were no warning lights illuminated in the instrument cluster or dash displays.  This nearly caused a loss of vehicle control on several occasions and nearly caused an accident as well.  The car has been routinely serviced to factory schedules including brake fluid time based changes.  There appeared to be some occasional delay in the release of the brakes when starting from a stop.  The brakes were serviced after this incident and the service center recommended completing a few panic stops to operate the ABS system.  They could not explain how the wiper system can cause one circuit of the braking system to operate momentarily.  A search of web forums for the F56 series MINI shows that this random locking of the RF & LR brakes with teh wipers in operation has happened to quite a few other owners of similar Mini Coopers.  This problem creates a very significant safety risk.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11609588,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"08/20/2024","vin":"WMWXU1C58G2","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Had recurring engine warning light which will only reset for one ignition cycle.  Took to dealer to read code and result was \"LIN bus communication fault for environmental air catalyst sensor\".  This is the same problem drivers of the Mini Cooper S model have reported and received an extended warranty from Mini of North America (15 year / 150000 mi) with replacement of sensor and radiator.  However, talking with Mini of North America, the extended warranty does not apply to the base model 5-door Cooper because not enough complaints have been recorded.  If more people report this issue, it could be covered just as the S-model is being covered.  In the meantime, the car will not pass an emissions inspection with the light on, and Mini dealer wants $2000 to replace radiator and sensor.  Car currently has about 70,000 miles on it, but engine light as been on for approximately 15 months (emissions inspection is required every 24 months). I have a decent code reader, but it only provides \"U019D generic code\" which is why I took it to Mini dealer.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11605757,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2024","vin":"WMWXP5C55G2","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"Rear passenger tail light casing/bucket had burnt connections. Replaced casing/bucket and bulb. Worked for short time, tail light failed a second time. Casing/bucket & bulb replaced, again worked for short time and then went out. Took vehicle to another mechanic after passenger side headlight failed. New mechanic checked casings/bucket - connections looked okay, however both wiring harnesses were severely burnt. Headlight harness was all bare wires. Mechanic unable to determine cause of the severe heat that would lead to both the headlight & taillight wiring harnesses becoming burnt so severely.  Mechanic was concerned of the potential for this issue to cause vehicle fire. Suggested to follow up with dealership to have lights & wiring harnesses on Driver side checked  After research online regarding this year/make/model - I have found numerous other reports of other owners experiencing the same issues with burned wiring harnesses causing both front and rear light failure with no known causes.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11600982,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"07/10/2024","vin":"WMWXP5C54G2","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My Mini service adviser said the timing case cover is seeping and will continue to get worse until the seep becomes a leak and the oil starts dripping onto the manifold, potentially creating a fire. It is at the seepage stage now and therefore my extended warranty will not fix it. My Mini service adviser said she doesn\u2019t think it is dangerous yet but I have to keep an eye on it as this is a common problem on Minis. They quoted me a price of $934 to replace the timing case cover itself. I researched the problem online and found this is a common problem and will need my attention to ensure it doesn\u2019t get dangerous before I\u2019m able to get it repaired.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11573298,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2024","vin":"WMWWG5C51G3","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Notes from Beckley Auto Service from 2-12-24.  \"Verified warning light on, retrieved one code for LIN bus communication fault for environmental air catalyst sensor.  Checked and found technical service bulletin (TSB) from Mini Cooper M13 01 19.  The chemical composition of the fan shroud contaminates the sensor.  This repair involves the replacing of the radiator with each sensor and fan shroud.  Should be covered under Mini Coopers emissions warranty.  Called Mini Cooper of Des Moines(Jerimiah) and was advised that this vehicle does not have and extended parts warranty/warranty extension on the environmental sensor.  Would recommend contacting Mini Cooper Customer service or Mini Cooper North America for assistance.\"  I did contact Mini Cooper customer service North America and was told my vin does not fall within this TSB.  When asked why my vehicle with the identical engine and issues specified in the TSB is not covered I was told, \"I don't know.\"","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11569727,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/19/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2024","vin":"WMWXM9C5XGT","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"* Component/ system that has malfunctioned and failed - The Driver side tail light circuit board and pig tail  malfunctioned.  The connector has corroded and the plastic plug housing looks melted on the earth / brown wire. This in return damages the the ground connection for the tail light rendering the turn signal the reverse light and the brake light inoperable on the effected side.  YES, MY VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ANY TIME. *A driver behind an affected vehicle could be confused which could increase the risk of a crash. *The vehicle has been inspected by a licensed MINI Dealership. They failed to report two of the three nonworking rear lights that have failed due to the connector becoming corroded. The corroded plastic plug housing becomes melted on the earth / brown wire. This in return damages the the ground connection for the tail light rendering the turn signal and brake light inoperable on the effected side. In this case it is the rear driver side. *There was/ is no warning until long after the first second and/ or third rear light(S) were not operable.  Intermittently (sometimes) a warning will popup when turning on the vehicle. The vehicle will not warn the driver about and and / or all three lights each and every time the vehicle is turned on. ALSO while the vehicle is in drive or in reverse , the driver will not  have any warning what so ever that the three lights 1. The driver side rear break light  2.  The driver side rear reverse light  3. The driver side rear turn signal are not working due to a malfunction.  * note that there is a very strong burnt/melted smell that comes from the connector as well. I could smell it on my fingers after removing the connector so I could check the rear bulbs for replacement. Please note the 1st photo-this is how the dealership left my connector after their assessment. Additional photos are of the connector/ pig tail/ circuit board corrosion. Intermittent warrnings for some of the nonworking lights.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11562935,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/31/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"01/01/2024","vin":"WMWXM9C53GT","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"There is a design issue resulting in failure of the connector for the rear tail light assembly.  The connector corrodes and the plastic plug housing melts.  This damages the ground connection for the tail light rendering the turn signal and brake light inoperable on the effected side.  This has happened on the right rear of our Mini Cooper JCW hardtop.  Searching on the web shows this to be a common problem for the F55, F56 & F57 MINIs.  As this failure makes the car brake light system non-compliant with FMVSS lighting requirements, there should be a recall to address this issue.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11561607,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2023","vin":"WMWWG9C59G3","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"Error signal \"Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped\"  Mini dealer says \"common problem\" with Mini transmissions and always due to fluid leaking thru shifter onto gear shift mechanism.  Lots of forums stating this is common.  Unclear why Mini not taking responsibility for this due to poor design.  How many cars ever get a failure such as this?  None that I can find except MIni and BMW with similar transmissions.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11552298,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/12/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/27/2023","vin":"WMWXM9C55GT","components":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"*The condensation drain hose is not properly draining the condensate from the vehicle. The micro-filter is is absorbing condensate water from the evaporator housing.  *After a  while the water that sits, turns to mold. You dont know about it until it gets to that point. You breathe in mold, constantly until you figure out where it is coming from. *The problem has been confirmed and also confirmed that its a known problem to have with these cars *Yes the care has been inspected by the dealer. *There are no warnings at all","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"},{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"9999","productMake":"TBD","productModel":"TBD","manufacturer":"ODI Demo Co"}]},{"odiNumber":11538855,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/14/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2023","vin":"WMWXU3C55G2","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"About two days ago I noticed my MINI started showing an error every time I got into the vehicle saying \"Secure vehicle against rolling\" I have seen numerous different discussions online but none seemed to come to a solution or single cause of this error. Everything still shifts completely fine in the car, the parking brake engages, and the car shifts into park fine. Seems to be a common problem, it's a shame MINI has not addressed it as a recall.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11516815,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"04/12/2023","vin":"WMWWG5C59G3","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"Rear tail lights have a bulb socket and a 6-pin connector that have a tendency to burn at the brown ground wire where the connector and bulb socket meet.  Requiring replacement of both parts and disabling the rear tail light (brake, turn, and reverse lights).  It requires rewiring the 6-pin connector and replacing the bulb socket.  About $60 in parts.  When this occurs it an alert comes on the dash of a malfunction to all three rear lighting functions.  One or all three of the lights can be affected.  However, due to the complexity of the parts and labor required, it can be burdensome for people to diagnose and then afford to repair, if they don\u2019t know how to repair themselves.  Web searches helped me diagnose the issue and find the burnt connections on our vehicle, with folks commenting of a known issue on MINIs and BMWs for this type of connection, surprised it hasn\u2019t been part of a recall.  An example can be found here:  https://www.mini2.com/threads/solution-driver-side-tail-light-failure-melted-connector.361711/","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11514968,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2023","vin":"WMWXU1C56G2","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"\"Secure Vehicle from Rolling\" comes up in instrument cluster and millions of Mini/BMW's have this problem due to a faulty gear shifter selector knob going bad due to a spring in the gear selector box. Annoying because the part fails over time and dealer wants $3000 for the fix. Please help!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11509134,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/17/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2023","vin":"WMWXU1C50G2","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"Tail light assembly including brake light and turn signal failed due to burnt electrical socket and connector. This is caused by a faulty grounding point that is very clearly a manufacturing issue but wasn't considered as a recall for some odd reason. This issue is prominent in several BMW 3,4, and 5 series models","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11489667,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/17/2022","vin":"WMWXU1C54G2","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I purchased this vehicle on 9/03/2019 with 29,871 miles. I had to replace the clutch on 5/11/2020 at 39,690 miles. I am now having to purchase yet ANOTHER clutch on 10/17/2022 with 58,850 miles. Two clutches within 3 years is just unacceptable!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11487381,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/24/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/01/2022","vin":"WMWXP5C55G3","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Transmission-get message when opening car door to put parking brake on to secure vehicle from rolling\u2026 Car does not roll, goes into gear with no problem\u2026 on the mini message board a lot of owners getting the same message\u2026.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11470154,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/20/2022","vin":"WMWXP7C56G2","components":"STRUCTURE,SEATS","summary":"SEAT BACK MECHANISM FAILED.  COULD NOT LATCH IN PLACE. FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MOTOR MOUNT BROKEN WITH MILAGE ONLY AT 56,000 MILES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11467068,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/01/2022","vin":"WMWXU3C55G2","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"Left side headlight has needed to be replaced three different times at a cost of $1400 each time.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11438591,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/29/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"10/29/2021","vin":"WMWXU3C59G2","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"Car only has 48000,00 miles and tie rods need replaced This is not normal ware for a car. My Ford Fusion has 98000.00 and just now needs tie rods. This has to be a defect","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11430245,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/07/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"08/24/2021","vin":"Wmwxu1c51g2","components":"STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"The harmonic balancer aka crank damper went on my 2016 4dr hardtop 1.5L Mini Cooper. Has 73,000 miles on it. It has been sitting at a garage now for almost a month waiting for bmw to have the part in stock (tentative date avail. Sept.20, making it 2months wait time) tried every possible 3rd party parts dealer & not 1 harmonic balancer is to be found. I was told this part had already needed to be upgraded & modified making it a faulty part to begin with. Was told by garage it\u2019s a common part to go on these cars.  1st my warning light came on saying the battery wasn\u2019t holding a charge. Beings that I was 2 blocks from my house I drove there & as I was getting to my house another warning came on saying \u201ccarefully pull over & let engine cool\u201d so I parked it & had it towed to garage to avoid any other issues.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11418894,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/20/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"05/28/2021","vin":"wmwxp5c54g3","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Check engine light comes on. The vehicle is giving code 1b8302. This code is for environmental air sensor BUS communication error. There is an extended warranty issued by Mini for other models for the exact same issue. Dealership/Mini will not cover the cost to repair my vehicle as it has been excluded from the extended warranty. I would like to highlight again that the warranty was issued for the same issue I am experiencing. I have the same engine and the vehicle was manufactured during the same years the warranty was issued for. My vehicle has less than 44,0000 miles on it. There is clearly a defect. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide in holding Mini accountable.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11375919,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/27/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/23/2020","vin":"WMWXU3C53G2","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHO OWNED A 2016 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SENDING THE VEHICLE 10-15 FEET HEAD-ON INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON SUSTAINED A DISLOCATED RIGHT ANKLE, THE RIGHT HEEL WAS FRACTURED IN 5 PLACES, THE L3 AND L5 VERTEBRAE WERE FRACTURED, HIS LEFT COLLAR BONE WAS FRACTURED REQUIRING EXTENSIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SURGERY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FROM THE SCENE TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,500.  ## VIN PASSED ## MINI 2016 ##","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11361203,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/17/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/25/2020","vin":"WMWXU1C51G2","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"REAR LIGHT CONNECTOR OVER HEATING, MELTING AND SHORTING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11315877,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":2,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2020","vin":"WMWXU1C55G2","components":"AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS","summary":"WAS IN A SIGNIFICANT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 2.18.20.  DRIVING ON US-98WEST 2016 MINI COOPER 4DOOR WHEN LARGE CHEVY2500 PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME.  I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45-50MPH.  I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT.  I SLAMMED ON BRAKES BUT MADE FULL CONTACT WITH BACK OF TRUCK, I WAS SLAMMED INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND STEERING COLUMN.  SEATBELT FAILED- AIRBAG FAILED!  MINI COOPER WAS DETERMINED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY.  I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION, FRACTURED STERNUM, TWO FRACTURED VERTEBRAE IN MY NECK - C7 AND T1.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11090194,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/25/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"04/25/2018","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"REAR BRAKE LIGHTS..IT COMES WITH 3 SMALL BRAKE LIGHTS  ...TWO ON BUMPER & ONE ON TOP SCOOP, ALL RELATIVELY SMALL. THE MAIN TWO ARE MUCH BIGGER BUT ARE ONLY USED FOR DRIVING LIGHTS & TURN SIGNAL. 'IT MAKES NO SENSE '. THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED, RIGHT ?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11046196,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/15/2017","vin":"WMWXP5C57G3","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"BRAKE PEDAL AT SAME LEVEL AS GAS PEDAL  AT TIMES ( THEY ARE CLOSE TOGETHER) MY SHOE ON THE BRAKE  ALSO HITS THE GAS TO EXCELLERATE  PRESSING JARRED IN A PANIC WILL STOP THE CAR AND I WILL PUT IT IN NEUTRAL   CITY STREET OR HI-WAY  IN MOTION","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10993700,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/05/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2017","vin":"WMWXU1C51G2","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY. DRIVING ON I-85 S JUNE 5, 2017 WARNING APPEARED FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN DISAPPEARED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10956584,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/30/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2017","vin":"WMWZC5C55GW","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"CONSTANT REPLACING OF THE SEAT BELTS. CURRENTLY BACK SEAT BELT NOT WORKING AGAIN SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD . NO LONGER RECEIVING A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. CANNOT RIDE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS IN THE REAR. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK MULTIPLE TIMES","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10950375,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/08/2017","vin":"WMWXM9C57GT","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"BASE MODEL BLUE TOOTH TELEPHONE INTERFACE WITHOUT ON-BOARD VOICE CONTROL DISABLES PHONE HANDS FREE FUNCTION (E.G \"SIRI\" ON IPHONE) INVITING DISTRACTION TO USE PHONE FUNCTIONS.  COMMON ALSO ON SIMILARLY EQUIPPED BMW MODELS.  THIS WAS NOT THE CASE WITH EARLIER YEAR MODELS WITH SIMILAR EQUIPMENT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10918101,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/21/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/23/2016","vin":"WMWLN9C55G2","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WE PURCHASED THIS ALL-NEW MODEL IN MARCH 2016 AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN A CRASHWORTHINESS RATING THROUGH YOUR ADMINISTRATION OR THE IIHS. I ONCE ASSUMED THAT THESE TESTS WERE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC SALE OF AUTOMOBILES. HOW LONG MUST A CONSUMER WAIT FOR A TEST TO BE CONDUCTED? THE INSURANCE COMPANIES SEEM TO DEPEND HEAVILY ON THESE EVALUATIONS WHEN DETERMINING THEIR RATES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10916810,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/18/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2016","vin":"WMWXU1C52G2","components":"STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT","summary":"AFTER MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE MINI VIN NUMBER INDICATES THAT MY MINI IS A 2 DOOR MODEL IN MOST DATA RESOURCES FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES. BUT I HAVE THE MINI 4 DOOR HARDTOP MODEL! HOW COULD THAT NOT BE INDICATED WITH A 4D INSTEAD OF THE 2D IN THIS MODELS VIN #?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10891929,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":2,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2016","vin":"WMWXP7C50G2","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"TWICE SINCE BUYING MY CAR IN MAY IF 2016 I HAVE BADLY BURNED MY LEG ON THE TAILPIPE WHILE GETTING BAGS OUT OF THE TRUNK. I WAS NOT EVEN REACHING INTO THE TRUNK PARTICULARLY DEEPLY. THE TAILPIPE PROTRUDES BEYOND THE BUMPER AND IT IS VERY EASY TO INADVERTENTLY BUMP IT WITH ONE'S LEG IF WEARING SHORTS. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO ADULTS, BUT ALSO ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN HELPING THEIR PARENTS GET THINGS OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE BURNS IF YOU NEED THEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10882328,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/29/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/03/2016","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"PLEASE CHECK THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT PHOTOS (HALFWAY DOWN, THIS PAGE: HTTP://WWW.NORTHAMERICANMOTORING.COM/FORUMS/R55-CLUBMAN-TALK-2008/293675-2016-CLUBMAN-13.HTML). I WAS FOLLOWING ONE OF THESE CARS THE OTHER DAY AND IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC THE LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS ARE SIMPLY NOT VISIBLE! THE LARGE (TURN SIGNAL) LIGHTS JUST BELOW THE REAR WINDOW \"LOOK\" THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE BRAKE LIGHTS BUT, OBVIOUSLY, DON'T COME ON WITH BRAKING. NO QUESTION, THIS WILL RESULT IN COLLISIONS, SOME SERIOUS. NHTSA NEEDS TO BE PROACTIVE AND FORCE A CORRECTIVE REPAIR; THIS IS TRULY A PUBLIC HEALTH.SAFETY ISSUE!!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10872609,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/05/2016","vin":"WMWLN9C54G2","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE 2016+ MINI COOPER CLUBMAN MODELS. THE DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS CAN NOT BE SEEN WHILE FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE AT A CARS LENGTH OF DISTANCE. THE LARGEST TAIL LIGHTS ON THE REAR HATCH OF THE VEHICLE ARE NOT THE ACTUAL BRAKE LIGHTS WHERE YOU ASSUME YOU WOULD SEE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. INSTEAD THEY ARE ON THE BUMPER BELOW THE REAR DOORS. WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR FOLLOWING LESS THAN 2 CAR LENGTHS BEHIND THE CEHICLE THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN TELL THE VEHICLE IS EVEN STOPPING IS THE SMALL 3RD BRAKE LIGHT.     PRIOR TO ANYONE BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A REAR COLLISION I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THE SUGGESTION THAT BMW AND MINI ILLUMINATE THE LARGE TAIL LIGHTS IF THE REAR BARN DOORS ARE CLOSED AND ILLUMINATE THE LOWER LIGHTS ONLY WHEN THE BARN DOORS ARE OPEN DURING DRIVING. I'VE MADE THIS FORMAL CLAIM ON RECORD IN CASE ANYTHING HAPPENS TO MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE.     I'VE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS FOR REFERENCE:    1. FOLLOWING AT 2 CAR LENGTHS WITH BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED  2. FOLLOWING AT 1 CAR LENGTHS WITH BRAKES ILLUMINATED  3. SIDE VIEW OF DISTANCE WHEN BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OBSCURED DUE TO LOCATION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10824831,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/02/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/08/2016","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"THIS CAR HAS TERRIBLY PLACED TAILLIGHTS. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT PLACED IN A VISIBLE LINE OF SIGHT. THE MINI CLUBMAN I SAW HAD VERY SMALL LIGHTS BELOW THE LARGE LIGHTS ON THE REAR DOORS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE LARGE LIGHTS THAT APPEAR TO BE TAILLIGHTS SHOULD BE MADE FUNCTIONAL. THE TAILLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE WHAT APPEAR TO BE REAR FOG LIGHTS AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THIS IS AN AWFUL SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHTS IN TRAFFIC. I'M SURPRISED THERE HAVEN'T BEEN SEVERAL ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10824138,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/04/2016","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"SPOTTED NEW CLUBMAN IN FRONT OF ME ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE CAME TO STOP ABRUPTLY WITHOUT APPARENT WARNING. THANKFULLY I WAS PAYING ATTENTION. APPARENTLY TAILLIGHTS ARE NOT THE LARGE LIGHTS ON THE TRUNK, BUT THESE SMALL LIGHTS PLACED DIRECTLY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR END, ALMOST INVISIBLE IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION TAILLIGHTS HAD TO BE PLACED HIGHER UP AND WOULD HAVE BEEN THE LARGE LIGHTS ACROSS THE ENTIRE REAR SECTION OF THE CAR, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE WITH THIS CAR. I CAN SEE THIS MODEL OF CAR GETTING REAR ENDED QUITE FREQUENTLY WHEN PEOPLE UNEXPECTEDLY MISS THE TERRIBLY PLACED LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THE LARGE LIGHTS YOU EXPECT TO BE BRAKE LIGHTS ACTUALLY ARE USED AS TURN SIGNALS ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GENIUS DEVELOPED THIS AWFUL IDEA,  BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHICH PLAGUES OUR HIGHWAYS. I DON'T THINK THIS SHOULD EVEN BE ALLOWED TO PASS FMVS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MINI","productModel":"COOPER","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}