Mini recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
What could happen
The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.
Vehicles covered
- Mini Cooper S 2007–2011
- Mini Cooper S Clubman 2008–2011
- Mini Cooper S Convertible 2009–2011
- Mini Cooper S Countryman 2011
- Mini Jcw 2009–2011
- Mini Jcw Clubman 2009
- Mini Jcw Convertible 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V008000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 11, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 29, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 90,368
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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- Mini recall: Electrical system May 11, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.