MINI 2016 MINI COOPER S Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 MINI COOPER S
Brand
MINI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2016 MINI COOPER S vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026