Mini Cooper S, Cooper Convertible +1 more: Exterior lighting — brake lights

Affects Mini Cooper S, Cooper Convertible, Cooper · 2016–2017 — about 17K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational