2010 Mini Cooper s problems
The Mini (stylised as MINI) supermini range, marketed under various names such as Mini Cooper, Mini Hatch, Mini Hardtop, Mini One, and Mini John Cooper Works, are a family of retro-styled three-door hatchback, two-door convertible, and five-door hatchback (since 2014). The range was introduced in July 2001, following the acquisition of the Mini brand by German automaker BMW.
BMW first unveiled the Mini hatch concept car at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show, when the Mini brand was still part of the BMW-owned Rover Group. Developed as a successor to the original Mini, the styling of the concept car was well received by the public and further developed. The new Mini range was launched by BMW in 2001, one year after their sale of the Rover Group in March 2000, and the classic Mini's discontinuation that same year. Under BMW ownership, the brand later grew its line-up by adding larger models such as the Clubman in 2007, the Countryman in 2010, the Paceman in 2012, and the Aceman in 2024.
The second generation was launched in 2006 and the third, adding a longer 4/5-door hatchback, in 2014. A two-door convertible version was added in 2004, followed by its second generation in 2008. With the launch of the fourth generation in 2024, the Mini Hatch has been renamed to Mini Cooper.
BMW also developed several battery electric versions of the Mini, starting with the Mini E in 2009 developed only for field trials, followed by the mass-produced Mini Electric in 2019, and succeeded by the Mini Cooper E/SE in 2023 which uses a dedicated electric vehicle platform.
Mini models under BMW ownership are produced in Cowley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom at Plant Oxford. Between July 2014 and February 2024, 3-door production was shared with VDL Nedcar in Born, Netherlands. The Mini convertible was only assembled in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2024. From 2024, all next generation combustion engined Mini hatch and convertible production will be centred at Oxford. Since late 2023, the electric Mini Cooper is developed and produced in China at the Spotlight Automotive joint venture facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu.
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Common 2010 Mini Cooper s problems
The Mini Cooper S 2010 has been known to have several common problems, primarily related to the fuel system, electrical accessories, transmission, and engine.
- Electrical Accessories: Electrical accessories in the Mini Cooper S 2010 have also been reported to have issues. These problems can include mismatched paint colors, ripples in the panels, tiny drops, and leaks. These issues can be challenging to detect, and it is recommended to take the car to a mechanic or dealer to have them located and repaired.
- Transmission: The Mini Cooper S 2010 has been reported to have transmission issues, including problems with the automatic transmission. These issues can include rough shifting, hesitation, and slipping. It is recommended to have the transmission checked by a mechanic or dealer if these issues are experienced.
- Engine: The engine in the Mini Cooper S 2010 has been reported to have several issues, including coking of inlet valves, coil pack failures, high-pressure fuel pump failures, and timing chain tensioner failures. These issues can lead to poor acceleration, sluggish performance, surging, rough running, and engine warning lights on the dashboard.
It is essential to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage to the car. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify potential problems early on, allowing for timely repairs and reducing the risk of more significant issues down the line.
Is the 2010 Mini Cooper a reliable car?
I have asked many owner's of the Mini Cooper and they all agreed that loved it, being both fun to drive and reliable.
What is the engine problem with the 2010 Mini Cooper?
Issue #1: Engine Overheating in Mini Cooper S (2007-2010)
This typically affects models built from 2007-2010 with the 1.6 litre turbo engine. The root causes include a faulty electric thermostat that fails to open, a blocked/collapsing lower radiator hose, and leaks from the water pump or radiator.
Are 2010 Mini Coopers expensive to fix?
The average annual repair cost is $846 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your Cooper may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
Is Mini Coopers engine reliable?
MINI Coopers are, for the most part, reliable vehicles. However, they do suffer from a high frequency of costly repairs, primarily due to the heritage of the powerplant nestled beneath the bug-eyed hood.
2010 Mini Cooper s car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mini Cooper s problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Air bags problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Mini Cooper s vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Mini Cooper s
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Mini Cooper s. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Mini Cooper s vehicles.
2020-12-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-04
- VIN: WMWMF7C52AT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR/PASSENGER SEATBELT SENSOR ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED AND FIXED IN LOTS OF OTHER MINI COOPER MODEL YEARS IS SEEMINGLY AN ISSUE WITH 2010 MODELS TOO AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED VIA RECALL. THE SENSOR BEING FAULTY IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AND RUNS CLOSE TO $1200 TO REPAIR. MY SENSOR WAS INTERMITTENTLY OFF AND ON AND IS NOW FULL TIME WARNING ABOUT THE AIRBAG BEING OFF. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER THE STATUS OF THE VEHICLE - AS SOON AS THE MOTOR IS RUNNING THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT UP.
2020-11-04
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-04
- VIN: WMWMF7C52AT
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR COMPLETELY QUITS RUNNING WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON BUT CAR HAS ALREADY DIED. HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP WITH NO POWER STEERING SINCE THE ENGINE HAS DIED. CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS RESTART. SOMETIMES IT WILL CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART. TODAY IT DIED WHILE I WAS GOING 65MPH ON THE INTERSTATE A D I HAD TO DODGE ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. HAVE HAD THIS EXACT ISSUE BEFORE. 3 YRS AGO I REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS WAS A $1500 REPAIR COST. MINI COOPER SAID THAT 2010 MINI COOPERS WERE NOT COVERED. ONLY MINIS UP TO TNE YEAR 2009 WERE COVERED IN THAT SAFETY RECALL SO I PAID OUT OF POCKET. HOWEVER, MINI COOPER USED THE SAME PART THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED ON MY 2010. IT FAILED IN 2017 AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN. MINI COOPER CALLED IT A "KNOWN" ISSUE, BUT WOULD NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT COST IN 2017. REPAIR ORDER NUMBER WITH MINI COOPER DEALER: 262724 AND PART NUMBER 13-51-7-588-879
2020-02-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WMWMF7101AT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MI VEHCULO MINI COOPER S 2010, ESTANDO ESTACIONADO EN EL GARAGE POR MS DE 12 HORAS Y SIN PRENDER EL MOTOR EN NINGN MOMENTO COMENZ A INCENDIARSE SIN NINGN MOTIVO. POR FORTUNA HABA PERSONAS QUE ALERTARAN DE LO OCURRIDO Y PUDE APAGAR EL FUEGO EN EL VEHCULO, AUNQUE YA HABA CONSUMIDO PARTES ELCTRICA, DE MOTOR Y COFRE, ETC. CABE MENCIONAR QUE ESTO SUCEDI EN LA CIUDAD DE MXICO, NO EN EUA, PERO USTEDES TIENEN MEJOR INFORMACIN AL RESPECTO. SALUDOS.
2019-12-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-14
- VIN: WMWMF7C54AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACED @ 30,000 MILES
2019-12-09
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-20
- VIN: WMWMC7F54AT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AIRBAG AND SEATBELT WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR PASSENGER SEAT AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. IT INDICATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE AIRBAG PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
2019-10-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-03
- VIN: WMWMF7C5XAT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MINI COOPER SEAT OCCUPATION SENSOR OC3 IS FAULTY CAUSING AIRBAG NOT TO WORK PROPERLY.
2019-08-23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-02
- VIN: WMWMF7C50AT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD THE WARRANTY EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 120000 MILES DUE TO FEDERAL EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ON ALL YEARS EXCEPT THE 2010. M01 01 16 [SI] JULY 2016 SHOWS THE 2011 AND 2012 AND A LETTER FROM MINI SHOWS 2007 -2009. NOBODY AT MINI CORPORATE UNDERSTANDS WHY THE 2010 WAS LEFT OUT, BUT ALL AGREE IT IS THE SAME PUMP AND I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE SAYING THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS THE WRONG THE YEAR. THESE PUMPS FAIL AND THE VEHICLE FAILS EMISSIONS TESTING. THE PUMP IS 1300 DOLLARS PLUS LABOR AND CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE DEALER.
2019-08-06
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-03
- VIN: WMWMF7C52AT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, MINI HAS ISSUED EXT WARRANTIES O THE 2009, 2001, 20012 MODELS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE BUT NOT THIS MODEL. CAR IS BELOW 100,000 MILES IF THESE YEARS HAVE PROBLEMS AND NOW I AM HAVING A PROBLEM SHOULD THE 2010 MODELS BE COVERED
2019-02-13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-24
- VIN: WMWMF7C55AT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GOT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ISSUE, THE CAR WILL NOT START AND STALL AND WILL NOT KEEP IN IDEAL UNTIL STEPPING ON THE GAS OVER 3000 RPM FOR OVER 1 MINS, IT STALLED ON LOCAL STREET COUPLE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID MINI COVER UP TO 7 YEARS ONLY.
2018-10-28
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: WMWMF7C58AT
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE JERKS/HESTIATES AT LOW SPEED AROUND 10MPH. JERKS DURING STOP AND GO IN TRAFFIC. BE TO A HANDFUL OF AUTO SHOPS AND NO SOLUTION.
2018-06-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-29
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH MINI (9881 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, (904) 371-4360) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2018-01-13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-17
- VIN: WMWMS3C58AT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: JUST HAD TO HAVE A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN MY MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE AND HAD . I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL THE FUEL PUMPS IN THIS YEAR MAKE OF CAR WERE RECALLED EXCEPT THE ONE ON THE CONVERTIBLE?? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHY THE FUEL PUMP IS ANY DIFFERENT? IT ACTUALLY WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE AND I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY A SEMI TRUCK. I HAVE THE BILL FOR THE REPAIR WHICH COST ME OVER $1400.00..
2017-09-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-18
- VIN: WMWMF7C51AT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AND STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN NOW THE DEATH RATTLE AND BMW MINI COOPER KNOWS 2010 WERE AFFECTED THERE IS LOTS OF DATA ONLINE FOR 2010 MINI COOPER S TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER FAILING AT 20K TO 50K MILE RANGE. WE HAVE 42K MILES AND IN RANGE OF CLASS ACTION THAT WAS FILED. THEY WON'T FIX ISSUE AND WANT 2500. I'M ONE OF MANY WITH 2010 ISSUES. THEY SAY IT'S UPGRADED BUT FAILED AT 40K SAME AS OTHERS. [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2017-08-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-02
- VIN: WMWMF7C51AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: DURING MY MORNING COMMUTE ON AUGUST 2ND IN BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS, THE TIMING CHAIN ON MY 2010 MINI COOPER FAILED CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE AND ULTIMATE FAILURE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION, APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON 93 NORTH, A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY LEADING INTO BOSTON. THE CAR BECAME DISABLED AND WOULD NOT NOT START AGAIN. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO HERB CHAMBERS, THE NEAREST MINI DEALER.
2017-07-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-14
- VIN: WMWMF7C56AT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE MINI COOPER R56 S MODELS AND I HAVE SPENT ALMOST 5K IN JUST REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN IS BROKE EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS THIS CAR IS PIECE OF CRACK EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS HAS SOMETHING NEW !! NEVER WOULD BUY AGAIN THIS PIECE OF CRACK AND WOULDN'T RECOMMEND TO ANYONE GET THIS PIECE OF CRACK!!
2017-04-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-30
- VIN: WMWMF7C53AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER S. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. UPDATED 06/07/17*LJ UPDATED 07/12/2017*JS
2017-03-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-13
- VIN: WMWMF7C57AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP AND ENGINE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, UPON OPENING THE HOOD, EXCESSIVE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AND AUXILIARY WATER PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V008000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 06/01/17*LJ *AS
2017-03-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-02
- VIN: WMWMF7C53AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE TURBO OIL FEED LINE IS LEAKING. IT IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES, IT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AS THE OIL SPRAYS OUR THE LINES ON THE EXHAUST. DEALER HAS TO COMMENT ABOUT THE REPAIRS BEING FREE OF CHARGE BUT DOES SAY IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE. MANY MINI COOPERS HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE
2016-12-09
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-08
- VIN: WMWMF7C51AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: LEAVING FOR WORK, HEARD A SNAP AND LOST POWER TO ENGINE LESS THAN A MILE FROM HOME. PULLED OVER, THEN COASTED (WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES) DOWNHILL TO A SAFER SPOT. TOWED TO MECHANIC; ISSUE IS BROKEN TIMING CHAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS JUST A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE THE FINAL RECALL DATES FOR SKEEN V BMW. I BELIEVE THE CLASS WAS TOO NARROWLY DEFINED; THIS 2010 COOPER S (69K MI) HAS THE SAME N14 ENGINE AND PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. (CAN'T TELL BUT FROM SOME OF THE EARLY REPORTING ON THAT CASE IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS CAR MAY HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AN EARLIER VERSION/DRAFT??). VERY UPSET THAT THIS CAR HAS THE SAME ENGINE AND ISSUE COVERED BY THE RECALL, AND YET WE HAVE NO RECOURSE! *TR
2016-12-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-02
- VIN: WMWF7C54ATX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MOTOR HAS RATTLE WAS TOLD IT WAS TIMING CHAIN BY MECHANIC AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED OR MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED/ MINI SOLD A DEFECTIVE CAR AND KNEW ABOUT THIS DEFECT. NOW I AM OUT 10K IF THE CAR BREAKS AND HAVE NO CAR FOR FAMILY
2016-11-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-03
- VIN: WMWMF7C55AT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, VEHICLE LOST POWER. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BROKEN TIMING CHAIN.
2016-11-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: VMWMF7C50AT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND MY WIFE HEARD A NOISE- CHOSE TO IGNORE NOISE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I DISCOVERED THE TIMING CHAIN COULD CATASTROPHICALLY FAIL LEAVING MY WIFE ON MOUNTAIN ROADS WITH NO POWER AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING . ALTHOUGH BMW HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS THEY HAVE BOB AND WEAVED FIXING ONLY THOSE THEY HAVE BEEN FORCED TO, LEAVING OTHERS ,WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.. THE DEALER CHARGED US $ 1300 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. OUR PARTICULAR CAR SUPPOSEDLY WAS JUST OUTSIDE THE PRODUCTION RUN CUTOFF FOR FREE REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL CARS WITH THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. ADDITIONALLY, CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PLAY "WHAT IS THE NOISE DETECTIVE " IN ORDER TO DISCOVER A LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. IN ADDITION TO THE RECALL BMW NEEDS TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY ALL EFFECTED OWNERS WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM AND WHAT ACTION TO TAKE.
2016-10-26
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-25
- VIN: WMWMF7C5XAT
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN EVIDENTLY BROKE WITH LITTLE WARNING AND CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. BMW MINI HAS KNOWN OF THIS AND SETTLED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WITHOUT EVER ISSUING A RECALL OR NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT.
2016-08-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-15
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MINI COOPER S. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, A TECHNICIAN HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-07-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-06
- VIN: WMWMF7C50AT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED GETTING VERY HOT (THIS MODEL DOES NOT HAVE HEATED SEATS). WE REMOVED THE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE AND INNVESTIGATED. WE FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG SEAT MAT WAS OVERHEATING. THE CIRCUIT WAS MELTED FROM THE HEAT. IF WE HAD NOT REMOVED THE SEAT FROM THE CAR IT WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT THE TIME. HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY AND THE LIGHT WAS ON THEN TO INDICATE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS NOT ON. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS 2010 MODEL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ON THE WEB. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. FIXING THE PROBLEM IS EXPENSIVE TOO.
2010 Mini Cooper s recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2010 Mini Cooper s.
2023-05-11
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
- Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
2018-04-18
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Summary: 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 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: 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 recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
2012-01-11
- Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- 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: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: 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.
2009-12-15
- Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH WHEELS. ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE STATED ON THE LABEL FOR THE COOPER S IS INCORRECT.
- Consequence: ERRONEOUS TIRE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE FITMENT AND INFLATION WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF THE TIRE AND THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Jan 31, 2019 ... Liking oil from every angle; cracked housing oil filter; coolant issues; ignition coils going busted; water getting through the door seal; ...
Mini Mk2 (R56) common problems (2006-2013) | Haynes Publishing
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There have been quite a few reports of the Mini Cooper S with the N14 engine suffering a failure of the timing chain tensioner. A stretched timing chain ...
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