2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
The 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 185,980 vehicles.
Recall 18V248000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 47,806 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 18V248000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 47,806 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 12V008000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 90,368 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the electronics operated erratically and had limited functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the electronic control module inside the footwell had shorted out due to a water leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.
AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATING FAULTY DEVICE. THE INDICATIONS STARTED TO APPEARS RANDOMLY AND MOST FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT HOWEVER TODAY IS ON ALL TIME.
I DROVE 20 FEET OUT OF MY GARAGE AND SMELT A SURFER SMELL. I PUT MY CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, PUT THE CAR IN PARK WALKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS SMOKING OR IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR MUFFLERS. WHEN I COULD NOT DETECT WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM, I PUT THE TOP BACK UP, CLOSING IT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO MY GARAGE. AS I LOOKED BACK I SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE VENT ON THE HOOD. I YELLED FOR MY HUSBAND & AS HE LOOKED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER I CALLED 911 & FILMED THE CAR. WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS ON FIRE & WITH 90 SECOND TOTALLY UP IN FLAMES. NOTHING BUT THE SHELL OF THE CAR REMAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, POLICE & FIRE MARSHAL WERE PRESENT. ARSON WAS RULED OUT. I HAD A RECALL PART INSTALLED AT THE DEALER IN 2012 FOR POTENTIAL FIRES. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY SHUT OFF. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 20 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE.
I DROVE 20 FEET OUT OF MY GARAGE AND SMELT A SURFER SMELL. I PUT MY CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, PUT THE CAR IN PARK WALKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS SMOKING OR IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR MUFFLERS. WHEN I COULD NOT DETECT WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM, I PUT THE TOP BACK UP, CLOSING IT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO MY GARAGE. AS I LOOKED BACK I SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE VENT ON THE HOOD. I YELLED FOR MY HUSBAND & AS HE LOOKED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER I CALLED 911 & FILMED THE CAR. WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS ON FIRE & WITH 90 SECOND TOTALLY UP IN FLAMES. NOTHING BUT THE SHELL OF THE CAR REMAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, POLICE & FIRE MARSHAL WERE PRESENT. ARSON WAS RULED OUT. I HAD A RECALL PART INSTALLED AT THE DEALER IN 2012 FOR POTENTIAL FIRES. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY SHUT OFF. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 20 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE.
I DROVE 20 FEET OUT OF MY GARAGE AND SMELT A SURFER SMELL. I PUT MY CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, PUT THE CAR IN PARK WALKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS SMOKING OR IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR MUFFLERS. WHEN I COULD NOT DETECT WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM, I PUT THE TOP BACK UP, CLOSING IT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO MY GARAGE. AS I LOOKED BACK I SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE VENT ON THE HOOD. I YELLED FOR MY HUSBAND & AS HE LOOKED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER I CALLED 911 & FILMED THE CAR. WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE CAR WAS ON FIRE & WITH 90 SECOND TOTALLY UP IN FLAMES. NOTHING BUT THE SHELL OF THE CAR REMAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, POLICE & FIRE MARSHAL WERE PRESENT. ARSON WAS RULED OUT. I HAD A RECALL PART INSTALLED AT THE DEALER IN 2012 FOR POTENTIAL FIRES. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY SHUT OFF. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 20 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M510912 — EQUIPMENT
Service Action: Checking or Replacing the Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. CAUSE: Insufficient surface preparation of the door sill.
M840114 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: z Apple iPhones z Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: z Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset....
M070115 — EQUIPMENT
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to...
SIM-32-02-14 — STEERING
MINI: IT IS POSSIBLE, ON VEHICLES WITH LEFT HAND DRIVE, CAN HAVE THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE STEERING SPINDLE INSTALLED. MODEL R50 (COOPER), R52 (COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S CONVERTIBLE), R53 (COOPER S). *PE
SIM-32-02-14 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MINI: IT IS POSSIBLE, ON VEHICLES WITH LEFT HAND DRIVE, CAN HAVE THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE STEERING SPINDLE INSTALLED. MODEL R50 (COOPER), R52 (COOPER CONVERTIBLE, COOPER S CONVERTIBLE), R53 (COOPER S). *PE
M120112 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N18 Engine: FC 37DE Engine Ventilation, Heating, Triggering Stored in the DME After Programming. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated after reprogramming the vehicle to integration level R056-11-11503 (ISTA/P P45.1.3.0) or higher. When diagnosed, the following fault code is stored in DME fault memory: ??37DE Engine ventilation, heating, triggering:...
M130113 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine....
M210113 — POWER TRAIN
Clutch Is Slipping or Grabbing. The customer states that the clutch is slipping or grabbing.
SIM-17-06-12 — ENGINE
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 R55, R56, R57, R58 (COOPER, COOPER S-CONVERTIBLE, CLUBMAN, HARDTOP, COUPE). *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED 3/11/2013 *JS
SIM-11-05-12 — ENGINE
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, R56, R57, R60 (COOPER S CLUBMAN, CONVERTIBLE, COUNTRYMAN AND HARDTOP). *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
- 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 53 complaints
- 2007 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2008 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 12 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 15 complaints
- 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 12 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 3 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints