BMW is recalling 88,911 Mini Cooper models due to a malfunction with the auxiliary water pump that’s caused fires in some vehicles.
The company said on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website that the recalled cars include certain models of 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S convertible, 2009-2001 Mini Cooper JCW, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW Clubman, 2009-2011 Cooper JCW convertible, and 2001 Cooper S Countryman passenger cars manufactured from Nov. 14, 2006 through Jan. 18, 2011.
The circuit board on the electric auxiliary water pumps that cool the cars’ turbochargers can overheat and cause fires, BMW discovered after launching an investigation in October.
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The investigation was prompted by 12 complaints BMW received of engine fires. Five of the cases completely engulfed the vehicle and eight of the fires happened when the cars were parked and turned off.
The recall will begin in February, and Mini dealers will fix the problem by replacing the water pump free of charge. Owners can contact BMW for more information by calling 866-275-6464.
