Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SIM-12-06-12 | 10/01/2012 | 10049421 | Mini: engine coolant temperature sensor, now an individual component due to change in wiring harness and replacement of harness has two separate two pin connectors, where one for coolant temperature sensor and other coolant thermostat. a | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIM-17-07-12 | 09/01/2012 | 10046979 | Mini: when a false reading leads to difficulty in starting engine and causes service engine soon lamp to illuminate, internal corrosion is forming in engine coolant temperature sensor, causing inaccurate engine temperature reading due to | 11/02/2012 | |
| SIM-17-06-12 | 09/01/2012 | 10046779 | Mini: on engine coolant temperature sensor, internal corrosion might be forming, causing a false, inaccurate engine temperature reading, leading to difficulty in starting engine and/or a service engine soon illumination. models 2010-2012 | 10/23/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SIM-12-06-12 | 10/01/2012 | 10049421 | Mini: engine coolant temperature sensor, now an individual component due to change in wiring harness and replacement of harness has two separate two pin connectors, where one for coolant temperature sensor and other coolant thermostat. a | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIM-17-04-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045301 | Mini: an inaccurate engine temperature reading may be caused by internal corrosion forming on engine temperature cooling sensor. no model years listed. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIM-17-05-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045302 | Mini: due to internal bridging of contacts, internal corrosion has form on engine coolant temperature sensors giving inaccurate or false temperature readings for engine. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIM-17-02-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10032985 | Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. after the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. due to the operating strategy of the dme, the electric cooling fan may continue to run after the engine is | 06/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SIM-17-02-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10032985 | Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. after the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. due to the operating strategy of the dme, the electric cooling fan may continue to run after the engine is | 06/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIM-17-09-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046940 | Mini: inaccurate engine temperature reading due to possible corrosion forming in engine coolant sensors which leads to bridging of contacts causing difficult in starting engine or illumination service engine soon lamp. models r55, r56, r | 11/01/2012 | |
| SIM-17-06-12 | 09/01/2012 | 10046779 | Mini: on engine coolant temperature sensor, internal corrosion might be forming, causing a false, inaccurate engine temperature reading, leading to difficulty in starting engine and/or a service engine soon illumination. models 2010-2012 | 10/23/2012 | |
| SIM-12-03-11 | 01/01/2012 | 10043873 | Mini: service engine soon is illuminated due to tank ventilation valve (tev) being jammed open and fuel cap, with evaporative system leakage, was incorrectly installed. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 5600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 mini cooper. the contact confirmed two different front passengers were burned on separate occasions from the tail pipe on their legs while placing an item in the trunk of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,600 and the current mileage was 5,732. rds | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owned a 2010 mini cooper. while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was an explosion under the hood. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a brown spot on the hood and flames underneath the hood. the fire also spread throughout the vehicle. a police and fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and declared destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. rvk | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owned a 2010 mini cooper. while parked with the vehicle shut off the contact noticed an explosion under the hood of the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a brown spot on the hood and flames underneath the hood. the fire spread throughout the vehicle. the police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. ds | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 120 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper(na). the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise with the illumination of all of the warning lights. the vehicle begin smoking as he pulled to the side of the road. the contact was able to exit the vehicle just as it ignited into flames, followed by an explosion. the police were called and a report was filed. there were no injuries from the explosion. the vehicle was then towed by the state. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would get back to him at a later date. the failure mileage was approximately 120. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 120 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper(na). the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, he noticed that the vehicle made a loud clunking noise and all of the warning lights had illuminated. the vehicle started to smoke and he pulled to the side of the road. after exiting, the entire vehicle suddenly engulfed into flames and exploded. the police was called and a report was available. there were no injuries from the explosion. the vehicle was then towed by the state. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would get back to him. the failure mileage was approximately 120. tb | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 120 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper(na). the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds he noticed that the vehicle made a loud clunking noise and all the warning lights had illuminated at once. the vehicle started to smoke, he then pulled to the side of the road and after exiting the entire vehicle suddenly engulfed into flames and exploded. the police were called and a report was available. there were no injuries from the explosion. the vehicle was then towed by the state. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that they would get back to him. the failure mileage was approximately 120. tb | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 10 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 mini cooper. the contact stated that after turning the engine off she would hear a loud knocking noise. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that it was a normal noise for the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel filter. the manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the noise was normal for he vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 10. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/10/2010 | |||
| Cold / warm start knocking noise nothing done by global imports | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 9000 | ||
| The tailpipe of the subject vehicle extends beyond the rear bumper. my lower leg indavertently made contact with the exhaust and, as a result, i suffered a serious c-shaped burn. the injury has required medical treatment. it appears that the manufacturer recalled a prior year's model for the identical and/or significantly similar issue. it is my understanding that the subject vehicle is a sister and/or clone of the vehicle that was recalled. | |||