2009 MINI JCW CLUBMAN

3 recalls — 4 complaints — 12 TSBs

18V248000 Apr 18, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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, Coo... Read more
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 the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive... Read more
47,806 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
12V008000 Jan 11, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
90,368 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
08V507000 Oct 2, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING 560 MY 2009 JCW (JOHN COOPER WORKS) AND JCW CLUBMAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH DIAMETER FRONT BRAKE DISCS RATHER THAN 17 INCH DISCS. UNDER CONDITIONS OF INTENSE BRAKE USAGE, BRAKING PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A DRIVER'S REACTIONS, REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW/MINI AT 1-866-275-6464 OR BY E-MAIL AT [email protected]..
560 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE Apr 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2014
NUMEROUS ENGINE RELATED ISSUES. BLOWN TURBO, THERMOSTAT CRACKED, TIMING WAS REDONE ON CAR, TMPS SENSOR CORRODED, SIDE MARKER LIGHTS CORRODED, WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED, ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK, CARBON BUILDUP ON INTAKE VALVES, OIL FILTER HOUSING NEEDED REPLACING, I TAKE REPLACED WITH "WINTERIZED" VERSI... Read more
ENGINE Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 16, 2013
THE TURBOCHARGER OIL INLET FITTING BEGAN LEAKING OIL (2-3 ML/MIN) ONTO THE HOT TURBOCHARGER, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND A STRONG OIL-BURNING SMELL. THE OEM TURBO INLET FITTING UTILIZES A POLYMER O-RING THAT FAILED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HEAT FROM THE TURBO. THIS IS, APPARENTLY, A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TURB... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 18, 2009
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
A LOUD RATTLING NOISE IS HEARD AND FELT WHEN ENGINE IS FIRST STARTED AND LASTS UNTIL THE ENGINE STARTS TO WARM UP DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY THE ENGINE BEGINS TO WARM UP. IN MY EXPERIENCE, SEVERAL MINUTES OF RATTLING. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME. I'VE NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP (INSKIP MINI I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 16, 2009
Incident date: Apr 13, 2009
ENGINE MAKES A LOUD RATTLING NOISE LIKE IT HAS NO OIL PRESSURE, NOT JUST ON STARTUP BUT FOR AS LONG AS A FEW BLOCKS OF DRIVING. IT HAS DONE THIS 6 TIMES IN THE FIRST 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. I AM CONCERNED THAT SEVERE INTERNAL DAMAGE IS BEING DONE TO THE ENGINE IF I CONTINUE TO DIVE IT THIS WAY.... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 MINI JCW CLUBMAN

12 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER1
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
M610607 Oct 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, m
SIM840122 Jul 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS r
SIM840122 Jul 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS r
M120210 Jul 12, 2019
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
"Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: *
M120210 Jul 12, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: *
SIM-11-10-14 Dec 1, 2014
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
MINI: 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 TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. MODEL ALL. *PE
SIM-11-10-14 Dec 1, 2014
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
MINI: 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 TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. MODEL ALL. *PE
SIM-16-01-09 Feb 1, 2012
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MINI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE OF REPLACING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO FAILURE ON THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE. *PE
SIM-16-01-09 Feb 1, 2012
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
MINI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE OF REPLACING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO FAILURE ON THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE. *PE
SIM-32-01-09 Mar 1, 2011
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
BMW: INFORMATION ON THE BUMPER BRACKET CASTING FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT. *RM
SIM-17-01-10 Feb 1, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: ENGINE TOO HOT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. THE WATER PUMP DOESNT POWER UP. *RM
SIM-11-07-08 Nov 1, 2010
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS OF CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *RM

MINI JCW CLUBMAN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MINI JCW CLUBMAN across all model years (2008–2012).

7 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MINI JCW CLUBMAN — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2011 1 0 View
2010 1 1 View
2009 (current) 3 4
2008 1 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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COUNTRYMAN 18 147 View
COOPER SE 13 7 View
COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 12 180 View
COOPER CONVERTIBLE 11 215 View