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Mini Roadster Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 282 owner complaints for the Mini Roadster. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mini Roadster by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mini Roadster | 0 | 70 | |
| 2014 Mini Roadster | 0 | 47 | |
| 2013 Mini Roadster | 0 | 73 | |
| 2012 Mini Roadster | 0 | 92 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mini models.
Mini Roadster: questions owners ask
Which Mini Roadster year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mini Roadster model years with the most are the 2012 (92), 2013 (73) and 2015 (70). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mini Roadster years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (47), 2015 (70) and 2013 (73), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mini Roadster years have the most airbag complaints?
17 owner complaints across 2 Mini Roadster model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2013 (9) and 2012 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mini Roadster years have the most stalling complaints?
15 owner complaints across 3 Mini Roadster model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (6), 2014 (6) and 2013 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mini Roadster years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Mini Roadster model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2012 (5), 2013 (4) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mini Roadster years have the most check engine light complaints?
11 owner complaints across 3 Mini Roadster model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2012 (4), 2013 (4) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mini Roadster fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mini Roadster's first-time failure rate ranged from 19.7% for cars first registered in 2014 to 24.7% for 2012, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.