2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible. That ranks 7th out of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE11036) — opened Oct 11, 2011, closed Jun 11, 2012, led to recall 12V008000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the electronics operated erratically and had limited functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the…
Airbag light indicating faulty device. The indications started to appears randomly and most for the passenger seat however today is on all time.
I drove 20 feet out of my garage and smelt a surfer smell. I put my convertible top down, put the car in park walked around to see if it was smoking or if the smell was coming from the engine or mufflers. When i could not detect where the smell was coming from, i put the top back up, closing it and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper convertible. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not unlock when using the key fob. In order to enter the vehicle, the contact had to use the front passenger door. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed…
Other MINI Cooper S Convertible years
← 2010 Cooper S Convertible · 2012 Cooper S Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cooper S Convertible | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper S Convertible | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper S Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper S Convertible | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper S Convertible | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper S Convertible | 36 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper S Convertible | 61 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper S Convertible model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.