Faults & Fixes Archives

Sep 11, 24Sep 11, 24

Massive MINI Recall & Slow Sales Leading to Slowing Profit Forecast

BMW & MINI are bracing for a significant financial hit as it works to address a widespread braking system fault that is creating a massive 1.5 million vehicle recall. What are the...

Opinion: Can MINI Overcome it’s History of Quality Problems?

MINI Quality Rises Dramatically Ranking 4th Overall in JD Power Dependability

MINI Cooper S Turbo FAQ: What You Need to Know About Failing Turbos

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 Faults & Fixes MINI Quality Official News

MINIUSA Is Extending the Warranty on Certain Cooper S Models

MINIUSA is extending the warranty on specific Cooper S models directly relating to the turbocharger of their N18 engines. The warranty is being pushed to healthy 10 years or 120,000 miles for...

Feb 8, 18Feb 9, 18

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 Faults & Fixes MINI Quality

Dare We Say it – MINI Reliability Seems to be Improving

MINI reliability has been uneven over the years. The original R50 generation (2001 – 2007) had issues ranging from premature rust under the door sills to transmission failures. While MINI improved the...

Nov 6, 17Nov 5, 17

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 Faults & Fixes

MINI USA Issues Sales Stop & Recall on the MINI Clubman – Fix Coming This Week

According to insiders, MINI USA has issued a delivery Stop & Recall on all MINI Clubman produced from July 1, 2015 through July 14, 2016. According to those in the know the...

Jul 20, 16Jul 20, 16

F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes MINI In the Press

Car & Driver’s Long Term MINI Woes

Wow did Car & Driver have a lemon of a MINI as a long termer. That was our first thought in reading the one year (and 28,000 mile) wrap up. Dissecting the...

Jun 3, 16Jun 1, 16

Faults & Fixes

MINI Timing Chain Tensioner Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached

For those that know the term “timing chain tensioner” all too well this might be music to your ears. Paperwork went out last week to owners and former owners who might be...

Mar 22, 16Mar 20, 16

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 Ask MotoringFile Faults & Fixes R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF – When Do You Give Up On A Troubled MINI?

Many of us have been there. A surprise repair is one thing. But it’s another thing when there’s an extra digit and the first number starts with a 4. We get a...

Mar 21, 16Mar 21, 16

F57 Convertible Faults & Fixes

MINI USA Delays F57 MINI Convertible Launch

According to internal documents MotoringFile has seen, MINI USA has proactively identified an issue with the new MINI convertible’s soft top. Because of this the launch of the car will be pushed...

Mar 17, 16Mar 16, 16

3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 Faults & Fixes Official News

BMWNA and NHTSA Agree on MINI Noncompliance Recall

Official Release: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) today announced it has entered into a Consent Order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which resolves issues raised in NHTSA’s...

Dec 22, 15Dec 22, 15

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 Faults & Fixes Recalls/Campaigns

MINI Recalls 86,000 Cars from 2002-2005 Due to Steering Pump Issues

The R50/R53 generation of MINIs have been acclaimed from day one for their performance. But build quality and mechanical issues continue to plague the cars. This latest recall is dealing with a...

Oct 29, 15Oct 29, 15

F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes Official News

BMW & MINI Increase Vehicle Security after Hack

Say what you will about the technical deficiencies that led to the ConnectedDrive hack, BMW & MINI have turned around a fix very quickly. They’ve also used a worldwide over the air...

Feb 2, 15Feb 11, 15