Recall 12V008000: 2007–2011 MINI Cooper S, 2008–2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman, 2009–2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible +4 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 11, 2012
Vehicles affected
90,368
Models
7
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2007 MINI Cooper S
  • 2008 MINI Cooper S
  • 2009 MINI Cooper S
  • 2010 MINI Cooper S
  • 2011 MINI Cooper S
  • 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman
  • 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman
  • 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman
  • 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman
  • 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible
  • 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible
  • 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible
  • 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman
  • 2009 MINI JCW
  • 2010 MINI JCW
  • 2011 MINI JCW
  • 2009 MINI JCW Clubman
  • 2010 MINI JCW Convertible
  • 2011 MINI JCW Convertible

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V008000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner letters
Feb 29, 2012
Components
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology