Mini Cooper S Clubman 2011
Model Cooper S Clubman made in 2011 by Mini got 5 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V008000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 07/26/2007 to 10/27/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 88911 | ODI | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/11/2012 | 01/12/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIM-12-07-12 | 06/01/2012 | 10044719 | Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. no model years listed. *pe | 07/26/2012 | |
| 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-17-06-12 | 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-17-01-10 | 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 | |
| SI-M51-02-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043724 | Mini: installation of a heat shield for the bonnet intake air grill. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIM-13-02-11 | 01/01/2012 | 10043877 | Mini: the tank ventilation valve (purge valve) no longer needs to be replaced due to improved results of teileclearing. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SIM-16-01-09 | 02/01/2012 | 10043722 | Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | |||||
| SIM-16-01-09 | 02/01/2012 | 10043722 | Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| SIM-16-01-11 | 10/01/2011 | 10042084 | Mini: whenever the fuel is being depleted, the gauge fails to reach full position or not update itself when fuel tank is being filled. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| SI-M61-01-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043725 | Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIM-17-08-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046920 | Mini: internal bridging of contacts by internal corrosion forming on engine coolant temperature sensor, could give inaccurate engine temperature reading leading to difficulty in starting and/or service engine soon being illuminated. model | 11/01/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| 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-17-08-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046920 | Mini: internal bridging of contacts by internal corrosion forming on engine coolant temperature sensor, could give inaccurate engine temperature reading leading to difficulty in starting and/or service engine soon being illuminated. model | 11/01/2012 | |
| SIM-11-05-12 | 09/01/2012 | 10046760 | Mini: the timing chain tensioner developed an oil leak at mounting location, which was caused by the seal ring material being too soft, resulting in tension lost during tightening sequence of timing chain tensioner. model 2010-2011 r55, | 10/23/2012 | |
| 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-12-07-12 | 06/01/2012 | 10044719 | Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. no model years listed. *pe | 07/26/2012 | |
| SIM-11-03-12 | 06/01/2012 | 10044699 | Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and r58. no model years listed. *pe | 07/25/2012 | |
| SIM-11-01-12 | 06/01/2012 | 10044680 | Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. no model years listed. *pe | 07/25/2012 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| SIM-62-01-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040856 | Bmw: an incorrect symbol for the parking brake and brake system indicator was installed. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIM-62-01-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040856 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| SIM-32-01-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040187 | Bmw: information on the bumper bracket casting failure and replacement. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIM-32-01-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040187 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| SIM-61-01-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041278 | Ready | 09/26/2011 | |
| SIM-61-01-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041278 | Bmw: the vehicle has lost power and can't be restarted. various trouble codes are stored. a fuse has blown disabling the injector system. *rm | 09/26/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SI-M61-01-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043725 | Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE11036 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/11/2011 | 06/11/2012 | Engine compartment fire | 12V161000 | |
| In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump | ||||||
| PE11036 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/11/2011 | 06/11/2012 | Engine compartment fire | 12V166000 | |
| In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump | ||||||
| PE11036 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/11/2011 | 06/11/2012 | Engine compartment fire | 12V008000 | |
| In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/07/2012 | |||
| I parked my mini clubman s and went inside a fast food restaurant for only 10 minutes, when i returned to my mini, i was shocked to see smoke coming from under the hood. i released the hood latch and tried without success to open the hood. a nearby witness called out to me as he ran to assist with an extinguisher realizing my car was on fire. i immediately called 911 and stood helplessly watching as my 4-month old car was engulfed in flames within minutes. there were no previous warnings displayed...if my dog, who travels with me quite often had been in the car as i went inside, i cannot imagine how i would be feeling right now...losing the car was difficult, and now, i realize how fortunate i was not to lose more, considering the fact i parked the mini in my garage every night as i returned home from work. the fire is currently under investigation, so i cannot name the failed components as requested above, but i will update this information once the investigation is complete. | |||