CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mini Cooper S has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 14 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (94 reports).
2007 Mini Cooper S recalls
Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire
An electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area can short-circuit after corrosion from water and road salt builds up.
Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire
The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.
Most common 2007 Mini Cooper S problems
Problem areas named in the 249 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 94 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 81 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof. The contact stated that the water was collecting inside the headliner and would overflow and leak down the driverâs and passengerâs side sun visors and into the electronics of the footwell. Additionally, the front driverâs and passengerâs seats, floorboards, and dashboard would become soaked from moisture. Due to the failure, the vehicle would fail to start or operate as needed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. An independent mechanic was notified about the fa
The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof was inoperative. The contact waited for several minutes for the sunroof to return to normal operation. The "Passenger Air Bag Disabled" message was displayed on the instrument panel; however, the passengerâs seat was occupied. The infotainment system was unintentionally turned on while the vehicle was turned off. The check engine and low tire pressure warning light were intermittently illuminated. The failures occurred on several dif
The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the parking brake engaged, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact manually pulled the parking brake lever several times until the parking brake released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY, WAS NOT STARTED AND WAS UNATTENDED, HAD NOT BEEN STARTED IN OVER A WEEK AND KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES WHICH BURNED THE ENGINE BAY AND FRONT END OF THE CAR BEFORE THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH FOAM. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING UNSTARTED FOR OVER A WEEK. I AM UNSURE OF WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE AND BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE BAY I COULD NOT DETERMINE WERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. PERHAPS A PROFESSIONAL FIRE EXAMINER COULD DETERMINE THAT. I AM BLESSED THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE BUT WAS SCARY. I JUST WANT THIS INCIDENT ON RECORD SO THAT OTHERS WHICH
PASSENGER SEAT MAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR/PAD HAS GONE BAD AGAIN AFTER THE RECALL.*DT SAFETY RECALL REPORT XXX-XXX 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB
2007 Mini Cooper S questions
Does the 2007 Mini Cooper S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Mini Cooper S: Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire; Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mini Cooper S?
Based on 249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (94), Engine And Engine Cooling (81), Air Bags (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mini Cooper S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.