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2012 MINI JCW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 MINI JCW

The 2012 MINI JCW has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 MINI JCW

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 MINI JCW, potentially affecting up to 193,545 vehicles.

Recall 23V337000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 97,933 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

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.

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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...

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 MINI JCW

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MINI JCW.

Safety Rating for the 2012 MINI JCW

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MINI JCW in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MINI JCW

BMW of North America, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MINI JCW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

M110112 — ENGINE

SI M11 01 12February 2015 EngineTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated March 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N16 and N18 Engine: Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine....

M340113 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Erroneous "Service due" Message Although Brake Lining Thickness is Above Minimum Specification. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the...

M510312 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.

M540213 — EQUIPMENT

Convertible Top Rattles when Open. When the vehicle is in motion with the semi-automatic convertible top fully open or stowed, a rattling noise is heard in the rear center of the vehicle. The convertible top is resting on the locking hook. CAUSE The convertible top knocks against the locking hook...

M650213 — EQUIPMENT

"HAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: * Menu ""PRESETS"" * Preset buttons on the head unit Hardware error in the CHAMP2 head unit"

M840113 — EQUIPMENT

Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head unit

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MINI JCW

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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