There are 0 US recalls for the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works, and 1 in Canada.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works.
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied. Additional note: This is an expansion of recalls 2011-376 and 2012-008.
No owner complaints found for the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works.
EPA ratings for each 2012 MINI John Cooper Works version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Works 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Coupe 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.