NHTSA Recall 12V008000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90,368 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the MINI Cooper S.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V008000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | January 11, 2012 |
| Owner notification | February 29, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V008000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper S | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MINI Cooper S Clubman | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MINI Cooper S Convertible | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MINI Cooper S Countryman | 2011 |
| MINI Jcw | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MINI Jcw Clubman | 2009 |
| MINI Jcw Convertible | 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.