Engine: problems reported by owners
640 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 60,000 miles. Reported consequences: 3 crashes, 54 fires, 9 injuries.
Mini Hatch II
2006–2013 · 8 documented defects · 2 markets
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This file gathers the known defects of the Mini Hatch II, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with engine on this car (640 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with airbags on this car (378 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Most serious reported defects
See all (8) →Electrical system: problems reported by owners
337 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 70,000 miles. Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 55 fires, 11 injuries.
Engine and cooling: problems reported by owners
230 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 36,000 miles. Reported consequences: 30 fires, 28 injuries.
Latest official recalls
See all (19) →Motor vehicles - engine including fuel, lubrication and cooling system
The exhaust gas cleaning system may not meet the stricter legal requirements.
Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - elektrische installatie
Door het schuifdak kan water en vocht voorzien van corrosief strooizout in het interieur binnendringen waar door corrosie kan optreden op de FRM printplaat.
rdwMay 12, 2023MGP230191Model years 2010–2013Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Electrical
Issue: On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective actions: BMW will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Latest service bulletins
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While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
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Control Unit PDC Return
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Swing support return
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).