KnownCarProblems2011 Mini Cooper Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mini Cooper, most often about the electrical (45% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 10th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2011 Mini Cooper problems
Electrical
37 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. While driving, a burning odor entered the vehicle through the air vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine light sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while starting. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH…
Air bags
18 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
I am the owner of this car. I have researched on line the air bag light on the passengers side of this car. Many many complaints are listed and you are well aware of the problem. I supposedly need to replace some parts and labor to the tune of $1904!!! I am on a fixed income and I do not have this money. Since you…
My vehicle started experiencing mechanical issues at 78000 miles. These issues included the water pump, thermostat housing and most concerning the passenger airbag system. I was able to afford the out of pocket expenses for the thermostat and water pump which was around 2500$ I later got a letter about the water pump…
Engine
17 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Half engine light come on during driving while change lane on the freeway, and going up hell. Not losing power turbo working fine. Dealer replace vacuum pump but not fix the problem. Half engine light come off when you drive from park while pressing the gas pedal increasing RPM to 15oo, on the freeway or up on the…
Thermostat & housing plus water pump have been replaced. Car still runs temps in excess of 230 before fan will come on. I am fearful the engine may get on fire due to heat and therefore, I am not driving it. Took it to the dealer and they removed 2 relays, one of which controlled the engine fan. I replaced the relay.
Lights
10 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: brake lights.
My Mini Cooper failed exterior lights including turn signals, marker lights, and hazard lamps. Mini Cooper footwell module OEM r56 gen2 failed lighting on exterior lights.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempted to pull down the front driver side sun visor and the clip fractured causing the interior light to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to braman motorcars (2801 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) however, the…
Transmission
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
The new Mini Cooper that I leased started to have acceleration problems around 6500 miles. What happens is a hesitation in the acceleration of the Mini from a start or at low rpms. For example when you're at a stop and you are trying to cross traffic the hesitation of the acceleration is dangerous in timing the…
This is the 2nd time this has happened. I filed a complaint the first time in 2012. Here is the complaint than and it is a repeat of the same problem. I have checked the web and others have experienced this same design problem I have spent $1,100 already and now an required to pay another $1,400 for the same problem.…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 8%I have been having problems with my 2011 Mini countryman s all4 in regards to check engine indicator. I have taken my car for service of the check engine indicator 4 times now. Each time it has been caused by fuel in the charcoal filter system. Each time I have been told it is from overfilling the fuel tank, which I…
My vehicle has a p0087 code which means low fuel rail pressure. I spoke to Mini rep and he told me that it was the fuel pump. My researching has shown me that this has been a problem in the past and they were replacing these pumps until 2009 Mini and bmw. Why did they stop at 2009 when there hasn't been no change to…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 7%My vehicle started experiencing mechanical issues at 78000 miles. These issues included the water pump, thermostat housing and most concerning the passenger airbag system. I was able to afford the out of pocket expenses for the thermostat and water pump which was around 2500$ I later got a letter about the water pump…
Brakes
4 complaints · 5%Dsc and brake light turned appeared on tachometer display in yellow and does not go out. Dsc button if pressed makes no changes to dcs/ABS lights on displays. Immediately the following symptoms/issues appeared: steering started to fault like unaligned, brake pedal slightly erratic, blinker turn signal does now not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Mini Cooper recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Mini Cooper
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mini Cooper?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (37 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); air bags (18 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Mini Cooper?
- It is 10th of 26 Cooper model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.