2011 MINI Cooper: check engine light

6 of the 83 complaints about the 2011 MINI Cooper describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 60,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 52 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2017
2
2016
4
2015
3
2014
1
2013
3
2012
5
2011
6
2010
5
2009
10
2008
6
2007
8
2006
3
2005
6
2004
4
2003
6
2002
2

What owners say

Filed Jan 3, 2024 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while starting. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and turning off intermittently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road each time the failure occurred. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was overheating while starting, and that the vehicle was still running even after being turned off. The vehicle was being diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. While driving, a burning odor entered the vehicle through the air vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine light sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to ray catena mini of westchester (located at 543 tarrytown rd, white plains, ny 10607, (914) 347-6464) where it was diagnosed that the intake boot and all the connectors for the turbo hoses melted. In addition, a leak was found in the oil hose. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 11105312. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Engine · 56,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The check engine indicator illuminated before and after the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Half engine light come on during driving while change lane on the freeway, and going up hell. Not losing power turbo working fine. Dealer replace vacuum pump but not fix the problem. Half engine light come off when you drive from park while pressing the gas pedal increasing RPM to 15oo, on the freeway or up on the hell the half light come back on. Dealer can not diagnose the problem.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled even when the accerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light illuminated as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,907 miles · CA

I have been having problems with my 2011 mini countryman s all4 in regards to check engine indicator. I have taken my car for service of the check engine indicator 4 times now. Each time it has been caused by fuel in the charcoal filter system. Each time I have been told it is from overfilling the fuel tank, which I do not do. I am careful to stop fueling the first time the pump kicks off, especially after the first time this happened. The first 2 times the dealer changed the charcoal filter at no cost. The 3rd time they changed the fuel tank at no charge. I had no problems for about a year, and the check engine indicator came on again on 12/18/13, I scheduled service as soon as possible. Turns out that for the 4th time fuel was in the charcoal filter. The dealer can't seem to find the source of the problem and this is very annoying to say the least. Would like to turn in the car now, lease ends in 7 months, and stay away from bmw and mini from now on!!