Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SIM-17-02-0712/01/200710032985Mini: 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 is06/21/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
SIM-17-02-0712/01/200710032985Mini: 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 is06/21/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SI-M-13-01-0807/01/200810026612Mini: fuel odor from the engine compartment. the high pressure pump (hdp) and/or the low pressure supply hose connection can allow fuel seepage, resulting in the fuel odor. *pe11/18/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SI-M-11-01-0903/01/200910030669Mini: when replacing the cylinder head cover on a vehicle equipped with the new n14 engine, the cover will look different in appearance. the replacement cover is now equipped with a crankcase ventilation system pressure relief valve. no11/09/2009
SI-M-13-01-0807/01/200810026612Mini: fuel odor from the engine compartment. the high pressure pump (hdp) and/or the low pressure supply hose connection can allow fuel seepage, resulting in the fuel odor. *pe11/18/2008
SI M11 02 0701/01/200810024513Rattle noise from engine. from start of production up to april 11, 2007. with n14 engine. *nj04/21/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SI-M-11-03-0807/01/200810026767Mini: turbocharger failure; oil supply line blockage. loss of performance and turbocharger noise. *pe12/15/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SI-M-11-03-0807/01/200810026767Mini: turbocharger failure; oil supply line blockage. loss of performance and turbocharger noise. *pe12/15/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SIM-12-04-0905/01/201110040372Ready08/24/2011
SIM-12-04-0905/01/201110040372Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. there may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rm08/24/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Ready05/18/2011
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm05/18/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/20/20111134004
 Cooling fan stopped working already installed 3 fans from time of purchase of vehicle this will be my fourth one its has issue with low speed. it burns only low speed on it tried to install aftermarket fan did not last more than a month had to purchase from a dealer now another one this can has nothing but a problem with this issue. *tr
06/01/200955000
 Failed component 1: lower control arm bushings diagnosed at dealership as bad and oil leak is due to faulty o ring. failed component 2: power steering total failure. dealer stated this was due to poor design of steering pump fan (poor placement of the fan). dealer stated there was a possible recall regarding power steering failure due to this poor design possibly pending. work to repair these failed components has not been completed pending a dealer recall. the car is not drivable.
11/20/2008609501
 Supercharger failed at 60,950 miles, resulting in complete rebuild of unit. faulty gear and lubrication design. *tr