2009 Mini Jcw Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2018-04-18 · campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommen
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2012-01-11 · campaign 12V008000 · 90,368 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Equipment 2022-07-01 · SIM840122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 3g network in the us has been shut down. this means that only the 4g network will be available. in the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via voice over lte (volte) function. for this purpose, the sim card must perform an ims registration in the mobile communication network. due to a pr
Equipment:mechanical 2019-07-12 · M120210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"cooper s with n14: diagnosis for misfire faults. the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the dme: * 2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277a, 277b, 277d,
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger 2014-12-01 · SIM-11-10-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. model all. *pe
Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter 2012-02-01 · SIM-16-01-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side. *pe
Steering:rack And Pinion:rack 2011-03-01 · SIM-32-01-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: information on the bumper bracket casting failure and replacement. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-08 · Engine · 97,000 mi“numerous engine related issues. blown turbo, thermostat cracked, timing was redone on car, tmps sensor corroded, side marker lights corroded, water pump housing cracked, engine oil pan leak, carbon buildup on intake valves, oil filter housing needed replacing, i take replaced with "winterized" version all happened after 57000…”
2013-01-28 · Engine · 41,400 mi“the turbocharger oil inlet fitting began leaking oil (2-3 ml/min) onto the hot turbocharger, resulting in smoke and a strong oil-burning smell. the oem turbo inlet fitting utilizes a polymer o-ring that failed due to exposure to heat from the turbo. this is, apparently, a common issue with the turbocharged mini engines. this is definitely a fire h…”
2009-07-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,000 mi“a loud rattling noise is heard and felt when engine is first started and lasts until the engine starts to warm up depending on how quickly the engine begins to warm up. in my experience, several minutes of rattling. this does not happen all of the time. i've notified the dealership (inskip mini in warwick, ri) multiple times and the service mana…”
2009-04-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 300 mi“engine makes a loud rattling noise like it has no oil pressure, not just on startup but for as long as a few blocks of driving. it has done this 6 times in the first 2,000 miles of ownership. i am concerned that severe internal damage is being done to the engine if i continue to dive it this way. dealer says they are aware of problem but have…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.