The 2007 MINI Cooper S has 4 recalls, three of which involve fire risk from separate electrical and cooling system faults that can ignite the vehicle.
The most serious concerns center on fire risk from three distinct sources. The auxiliary water pump, which continues running after the engine shuts off to cool the turbocharger, can overheat and fail, potentially starting a fire. A separate issue involves a circuit board in the engine bay that can also overheat and catch fire. There is also an electrical short-circuit risk tied to vehicles sold or registered in colder, higher-moisture states, where corrosion or condensation can create a short that raises the risk of fire. All three of these issues share the same potential outcome, a vehicle fire, but stem from different components.
The fourth recall is less severe but worth noting: the centrally-mounted tailpipe extension protrudes slightly past the rear bumper, and anyone walking behind the vehicle while the exhaust is hot risks a leg burn from accidental contact with the pipe.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic control module in the driver's footwell may short-circuit due to water and road salt corrosion in certain climates.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect sunroof drains, the footwell area, and the FRM module, then replace affected components as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric auxiliary water pump may fail, causing the circuit board to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The auxiliary water pump, which cools the turbocharger after the engine shuts off, can overheat and fail. This may cause a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the auxiliary water pump with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tailpipe extension sticks out beyond the rear bumper. Contact with a hot tailpipe could cause a burn to a person's leg.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the tailpipe extension with a shorter version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
