MINI CONVERTIBLE (2004–2026) — Verified Specs, Fluids & OBD2
JCW 2.0 (231 Hp) Steptronic • Petrol (Gasoline)
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Every figure on this Mini Convertible (2004–2026) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Mini Convertible (2004–2026) is powered by a JCW 2.0 (231 Hp) Steptronic engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
The transmission module detected a fault — check separate transmission codes.
Related codes: P0700
Rough running, idle vibration, power loss.
Related codes: P0300
Thermostat stuck open — engine does not reach operating temperature.
Related codes: P0128
System voltage below 10V — check alternator, battery or wiring.
Related codes: P0562
Check with an OBD2 scanner.
Related codes: P0011
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No official recall verified for this vehicle in the NHTSA database.
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
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20 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mini Convertible across model years 2004–2026. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
After work, I started the car in a parking lot. Before leaving, a fire started under the hood behind the passenger side headlight. After using the jaws of life to take off the hood, the fire department contained the fire. No injuries. Th… (MY 2021)
No incident occurred. On October 18th we received a high voltage battery recall notice for this car. Apparently there were some thermal events (fires) and BMW has released software to help protect the car from such an event. We have b… (MY 2021)
On October 4, 2022, the Mini Cooper hardtop 4 door was hit in a head-on collision by a driver who was going at least 40 MPH, possibly more. The car that hit the Cooper was a Toyota Prius. All the Prious' airbags deployed. No airbags depl… (MY 2021)
Driver left the roadway to the outside of a curve to the left, sideswiping a telephone pole and spinning at least one time back onto and off the roadway again before coming to rest. Impact to the passenger front wheel, and entire passeng… (MY 2017)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2004–2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does fault code P0300 mean on the Mini Convertible?
What does fault code P0128 mean on the Mini Convertible?
What does fault code P0011 mean on the Mini Convertible?
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