2011 MINI Cooper Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 MINI Cooper, 8% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 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.
“My vehicle has a p0087 code which means low fuel rail pressure. I spoke to Mini rep and he told me that it was the fuel pump. My researching has shown me that this has been a problem in the past and they were replacing these pumps until 2009 Mini and bmw. Why did they stop at 2009 when there hasn't been no change to this pump. But yet they keep failing at different mileage intervals. 30,000 , mine at 65,000 really I've own dozens of car and never had to replace a fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629498, filed 2014-08, 65,000 miles“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“There are no open recalls on my car. I am needing physical proof/documentation that the recall part has been replaced. The car is having issues stalling/losing power while driving. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the car and if they can't recreate failure then the car is deemed fine to drive. This car was purchased for my 16yr old son as a daily driver. After multiple weeks of the car being at The Mini of Tempe Dealership, they released the car back to me because there is nothing wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11564897, filed 2024-01Related 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…
- 10216755Mar 1, 2016N18 engine high pressure fuel pump (hdp): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- 10147223Jul 1, 2015Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures…
- 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…
- 10043722Feb 1, 2012Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side.
- 10043877Jan 1, 2012Mini: the tank ventilation valve (purge valve) no longer needs to be replaced due to improved results of teileclearing.
- 10043873Jan 1, 2012Mini: service engine soon is illuminated due to tank ventilation valve (tev) being jammed open and fuel cap, with evaporative system leakage, was incorrectly installed.
- 10042084Oct 1, 2011Mini: whenever the fuel is being depleted, the gauge fails to reach full position or not update itself when fuel tank is being filled.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 20% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 MINI Cooper
37 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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