This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible.
30 mpg combined
7.8 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the steering gearbox, which can malfunction and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
The driver's seatbelt retractor is also affected: the locking mechanism on the driver's side may not engage as designed during hard braking, allowing the belt to pay out at the moment it should be holding the occupant back, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. On the lighting side, a separate recall covers a brakelight that cuts out when the turn signal is activated at the same time, leaving following drivers without a clear signal that the car is slowing, which can create confusion in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner brake light mounted in the bumper turns off when you brake while the turn signal is on, causing the brake light to be invisible during that combination of actions.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's brake lighting system to fix the issue at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt emergency locking mechanism may fail to lock properly during sudden deceleration or a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gearbox may contain incorrect parts that could affect steering function.
What the fix does
The steering gearbox will be replaced at no cost before the vehicle is sold to a customer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
