The 2008 MINI Cooper S has 2 recalls, both involving fire risk: one from an electrical short-circuit and one from an overheating circuit board in the turbocharger system.
The electrical recall affects vehicles registered in certain cold-weather and northern states, where conditions can contribute to a short-circuit that raises the risk of a cabin or engine fire. The turbocharger-related recall involves a circuit board that can overheat and also lead to a fire. Both issues carry the same severity rating, and neither has an obvious warning sign the driver would notice before a fire starts.
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.
