2011 MINI Cooper Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,907miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 MINI Cooper, 6% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,907 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 do not do. I am careful to stop fueling the first time the pump kicks off, especially after the first time this happened. The first 2 times the dealer changed the charcoal filter at no cost. The 3rd time they changed the fuel tank at no charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556980, filed 2013-12, 2,907 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse from a residential garage, black smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact was able to put the fire out under the hood with a garden hose. The fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10457204, filed 2012-05, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact shifted the gear selector into park however, the gear would not remain secure and the emergency brake was engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. In addition, the oil pump gasket and map thermostat were replaced prior to the transmission failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 2,504. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424148, filed 2011-09, 2,504 miles“2011 Mini Cooper. Consumer states vehicle broke down while traveling the consumer stated the engine failed which caused oil to leak under the hood. Bmw refused any assistance on the grounds the vehicle had an over rev-missed shift that was an after market part the consumer had installed. An inspection showed a bore scope was used to verify that there was damage to the crown of one piston indicating that during the over rev, a valve had come in contact with the piston.”
NHTSA complaint #10423458, filed 2011-08Related service bulletins
- 10162442Jul 12, 2019"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal…
- 10145369Jul 1, 2018ENGINE CRANKS, NO START AND/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAULTS: NOTE: The engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in Situation1.
- 10146799Dec 1, 2016"ENGINE MECHANICAL WATER (COOLANT) PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/84,000 MILES. INFORMATION As part of a Class Action Suit Settlement for the vehicles listed above…
- 10146796Dec 1, 2016"Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") has entered into a…
- 10147800Oct 1, 2015The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed…
- 10148206Dec 1, 2014Dual Mass Flywheel: Diagnosis and Inspection. INFORMATION The following three criteria must to be checked, evaluated and the resulting findings documented on the repair order…
- 10057570Dec 1, 2014Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of…
- 10148150Jul 1, 2014Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor which is integrated into the thermostat…
- 10148149Jul 1, 2014Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor which is integrated into the thermostat…
- 10148346May 1, 2014N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 11% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 MINI Cooper
37 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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