2015 MINI Cooper engine problems

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Lower Engine Support and Passenger Engine Mount damaged as per routine inspection by dealer in Feb2025. Never diagnosed before. Repair done by independent service center in Feb2025 and I have receipt of approximately 1K. Also, since 22feb2025, I am not able to add fuel to the tank because the pump stops constantly and causes spill of fuel. This can cause fire. Never happened before. Tried at least 4 different gas station and same result. Dealer charges over $200 to perform inspection/diagnostics. Not done yet. Repairs to fuel tank are in the thousands. No warning in the car dashboard for none of the issues. Car with less than 80k miles.

Filed Apr 19, 2023 · Engine · 78,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2015 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a routine oil change, the mechanic also determined that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced and an unknown engine software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2021 · Engine · AR

Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Mini Copper The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The Vin was not available

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Crankshaft pulley went out at 50,000 miles while in motion making car overheat.

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 37,499 miles · FL

12/19/19 I brought my vehicle to have 2 front tires replaced had them mount and balanced and a front alignment done. The dealer also completed multi point vehicle check. I get home. The car sits still saturday. I start it saturday at 1:30pm and get ready to pull out of drive way. Warning light comes on dash stating battery is not charging. Stop carefully. Consult nearest service center. I contacted service advisor. He stated to drive it back and they will give a loaner. I said no! The vehicle isn't drive able and I don't feel safe. He stated they close in 30 minutes. I wanted to speak to upper management. No one was available he stated. I said I would call back monday december23 2019. I spoke to receptionist who makes appointments. She had available spot on thursday december26,2019. I told her I will have it towed that thursday. I get there told them about the message that came on dash. I was going to have to replace battery and needed a brake flush and oh by the way looks like your pulley went out. The vehicle only had 37,502 miles. I have never heard of a pulley being replace at this mileage. I contacted customer relations for bmw mini that friday. They said they will contact in 1 business day. They did say there is an open case. They will contact jan 7. I was in a loaner for 6 days. I spoke to service manager tues 31,2019 which was new year's eve. She stated the dealership will give 20% discount and bmw mini will still contact me if they are going to assist. I mentioned to them about the defected pulleys on 2002 thru 2006 models. They will look into it.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Engine · FL

Purchased vehicle november 2017. Car was parked and when I started engine there was a loud noise. I took it immediately to mini cooper service. Was told the passenger side engine mount had collapsed and it has also caused damage to the heat shield for the turbo. How is this possible? No signs or prior problems. My maintenance has always been up to date. When it happened the vehicle was parked, heard the raddleing.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Engine · 52,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mini cooper. The contact took the vehicle to orlando mini cooper (350 s. Lake n. Destiny dr, orlando, fl) for routine maintenance and was informed that the engine mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

Timing belt defective leading to serious engine failure requiring replacement. Within two weeks of replacement engine again was defective requiring a second replacement.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,600 miles · OR

Excessive carbon build up on engine intake ports at 35k miles. Car purchased new, has oil changes by dealer every 5k miles, and is filled with 92 octane gas. Lots of people posted on internet over last 7-8 years that minis are prone to this issue and bmw hasn't resolved it. When asked if this should be routine maintenance, if this was driving or fuel issues, dealer said none of the above. Yet resolving this issue is about a $600-1000k repair! This either needs to be a routine maintenance, recall or service bulletin put out to owners/dealers. Bmw needs to own up to this issue.