2013 Mini Cooper Roadster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
8.2
Severity index
Severity index 8.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster ranks 141 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 3% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 38.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 26.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 10.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 10.2% |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 8.2% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 8.2% |
| SEATS | 3 | 6.1% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 6.1% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 19 of 49 complaints (38.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.