Model year guide

2013 Mini cooper s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Mini cooper s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2013 Mini cooper s — representative photo
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2013 Mini cooper s at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined29 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Mini cooper s recalls 1

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #23V337000 · 11/05/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Je…

Fix: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Mini cooper s MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Mini cooper s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

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.

2013 Mini cooper s trims & engines on record

Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp

2013 Mini cooper s vehicles on record

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2013 Mini cooper s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Mini cooper s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mini cooper s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mini cooper s get?

The 2013 Mini cooper s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.