2013 Mini cooper s convertible
WMWZP3C54DT297299
Vehicle history report for the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible (VIN WMWZP3C54DT297299). Red, convertible/cabriolet, 1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp, gasoline. Title: Clean. 51,630 mi reported. Registered in Mo. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident his
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2013 Mini cooper s convertible data →
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible with this engine.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions with this engine; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Mini cooper s convertible costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible. The breakdown below is from a sample of the 15 most recent, so the counts are not totals.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 69
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Water apparantly was going thru the sunroof and clogging the drains-- No water seeped into the car or from the roof-- It went through the interior of the car nor did it ever get into the vehicle floor so no way to even be aware of car accumlating water- This interior water damage nd destroyed the electronic system of the vehicle- Insured driver - my daughter…
NHTSA ODI #11659572ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the body control module and the engine needed to be replaced. The v…
NHTSA ODI #11657794ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Water leakage from the sunroof drains corroded the FRM module. Car is not driveable as the doors will not latch, lighting issues, windows don't function etc.. There is a recall for this but not for this vin #?
NHTSA ODI #11656329UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Thermostat sensor malfunction. Mini coopers all around world had issues with the first generation thermostats and sensors, they created an entirely new system for all new minis with a new thermostat house and different sensor type. Yet they did not recall all the other minis when they don’t even sell the old thermostat anymore. So the new house and sensor wo…
NHTSA ODI #11645399ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had …
NHTSA ODI #11634416ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Passenger occupancy sensor malfunctions all the time and there are hundreds of claims regarding this issue but was never addressed by the manufacturer The same issue prompted a recall in older models but has not been corrected in newer ones
NHTSA ODI #11621760ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Yes my Mini Cooper 2013 I was just driving normal speed 35 to 40 miles per hour and all the sudden my engine has just quit and stopped running I was not in any danger or in a crash I was able to move my car off to the side of the road and unfortunately this was only the first time the second time was actually on the highway I was scared to death because I wa…
NHTSA ODI #11619586ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Body control module (footwell module) controls the windows and blinkers. Recall was issued May 12, 2023 have filed with NHTSA several weeks ago with no response. This part has stopped working can't put windows down or use blinkers.
NHTSA ODI #11618807+ 61 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN WMWZP3C54DT297299 valid?
WMWZP3C54DT297299 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible.
Are there safety recalls on the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Mini cooper s convertible get?
The 2013 Mini cooper s convertible has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34 highway).
Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.