2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN has 3 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the foot control module failing, resulting in loss of interior lights, dash lights, turn signals, blower functions, and window controls. One complaint describes the vehicle becoming unusable and overheating after the module failure.
Common Issues
- Foot control module failure. The module fails causing no interior or dash lights, no turn signals, non-functioning blower motors, and inoperative window controls, rendering the vehicle unusable.
- Electrical system malfunction. Loss of key electrical functions leads to safety hazards such as inability to signal turns, which can contribute to dangerous driving situations.
Three recalls affect this vehicle, primarily focusing on engine and cooling system components. The electric auxiliary water pump for the turbocharger cooling circuit has defects that may cause overheating and fire risk.
Recalls
- Electric auxiliary water pump (NHTSA Recall 12V008000). Affects 90,368 vehicles including this model. The water pump circuit board can malfunction and overheat, potentially causing a vehicle fire. BMW will notify owners and replace the pump free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory applies.
- Electric auxiliary water pump (NHTSA Recall 18V248000). Affects 47,806 vehicles including this model. The pump may fail causing the circuit board to overheat, increasing fire risk. BMW will notify owners and replace the pump at no cost. Owners are advised to park outdoors until repaired but there is no mandatory "Do Not Drive" order.
Owners dealing with recurring electrical or engine cooling issues, safety defects, or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources is advisable if repeated repairs do not resolve these problems.
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN Summary
2011
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
138174
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
47806 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
90368 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Complaints
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
ID: 2067956ENGINE
My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad. My car is unusable. I have no interior lights, no dash lights, no turn signals, no blowers, the windows controls don't work. I had to drive it once because I hit a deer with my other vehicle and nearly got rear ended because they didn't know I was turning and it over heated............ I do not understand why my dad got a recall and I haven't. Please HELP
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
ID: 2067955ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad. My car is unusable. I have no interior lights, no dash lights, no turn signals, no blowers, the windows controls don't work. I had to drive it once because I hit a deer with my other vehicle and nearly got rear ended because they didn't know I was turning and it over heated............ I do not understand why my dad got a recall and I haven't. Please HELP
2011 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
ID: 2067954EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad. My car is unusable. I have no interior lights, no dash lights, no turn signals, no blowers, the windows controls don't work. I had to drive it once because I hit a deer with my other vehicle and nearly got rear ended because they didn't know I was turning and it over heated............ I do not understand why my dad got a recall and I haven't. Please HELP