The 2007 MINI Cooper S has 4 recalls, all three most serious ones involving fire risk: an auxiliary water pump that can overheat after the engine is switched off, an electrical short-circuit in the wiring harness, and a turbocharger circuit board that can overheat.
The auxiliary water pump, which keeps the turbocharger cool after shutdown, can fail and catch fire while the car is parked. The electrical system recalls involve wiring that can short and ignite, with one affecting vehicles registered in certain cold-weather and northern states where road conditions may contribute to wiring wear. The turbocharger circuit board can also overheat and pose a fire risk under the hood. The fourth recall is lower in severity: the centrally-located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly past the rear bumper, and if someone brushes against it while the exhaust is hot, it can cause a burn.
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.
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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.
