2007 MINI Cooper S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,071miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 MINI Cooper S, 6% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,071 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car is little over 102,000 miles. It suddenly stopped, near my house and I was not able to start again. Replaced battery, however found out that high pressure fuel pump failed. Warranty reported by Mini expired earlier this year. This could be safety issue, if car stops in middle of highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11052627, filed 2017-12, 102,000 miles“In august of 2008, 12 months after purchasing my car, it for a 2nd time in 1 year, started to smell strongly like gasoline inside the cabin. I brought it in to Mini of concord, and they found a leak in the high pressure fuel pump and line, and replaced the parts - for a 2nd time. This was the second of four replacements of the high pressure fuel pump in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10460146, filed 2012-05, 27,793 miles“Ran a diagnostic test and these warnings came up - 2d52 super knocking 2dcd fuel shut off due to super knocking cylinder 3 2968 inlet camshaft sensor 2b64 intake manifold, unmetered air based on all of these sound like my Mini cooper has bad fuel and/or serious carbon build, I've just purchased this car from a dealership and I am experiencing delays in acceleration, loss of forward propulsion.”
NHTSA complaint #10545040, filed 2013-09, 55,302 miles“In early january 2008, 5 months after purchasing my car, it started to smell strongly like gasoline inside the cabin, and I was concerned that there was a risk of fire. I pulled over and let the car sit, and restarted it, but the smell resumed. I brought it in to Mini of sf, and they found a leak in the high pressure fuel pump and line, and replaced the parts. This was the first of four replacements of the high pressure fuel pump on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10460143, filed 2012-05, 10,470 miles“One month after Mini of concord replaced my high pressure fuel pump for the gasoline leak and strong gas smell within the cabin, again the gas smell started up in the cabin (for all trips). I took it back to Mini of concord (this is 14 months after buying car), and they again found a leak in the high pressure fuel pump and line, and replaced the parts - again. This was the third of four replacements of the high pressure fuel pump on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10460147, filed 2012-05, 29,758 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171506Jan 1, 2020CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of…
- 10147699Mar 1, 2015N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship…
- 10147960Jan 1, 2014"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…
- 10150238Aug 1, 2013"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…
- 10035884Oct 1, 2010Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. Enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes…
- 10041389Aug 1, 2010Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. The high pressure fuel pump malfunctions.
- 10028785Feb 1, 2009Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. Leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 MINI Cooper S
94 complaintsEngine cooling
79 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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