Known faults for MINI.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. B-engine coolant leaks and EGR cooler5 models

   Cooling / EGRMINI (F56/F55/F57) · Clubman (F54) · Countryman (F60) · MINI Cooper (F66/J01) · +1

2. Stretched rear timing chain3 models

   Timing systemMINI (R56/R55/R57) · MINI Coupé / Roadster (R58/R59) · Countryman (R60) / Paceman (R61)

3. 1.6 THP chain and tensioner3 models

   Timing systemMINI (R56/R55/R57) · MINI Coupé / Roadster (R58/R59) · Countryman (R60) / Paceman (R61)

4. 1.4/1.6 VTi chain and Valvetronic3 models

   Timing / ValvetronicMINI (R56/R55/R57) · MINI Coupé / Roadster (R58/R59) · Countryman (R60) / Paceman (R61)

5. Crankshaft thrust bearing and carbon on the 1.5 three-cylinder (B38)3 models

   EngineMINI (F56/F55/F57) · Clubman (F54) · Countryman (F60)

6. Corrupted FRM3 module (lights and windows)3 models

   Electrical and electronic systemsMINI (R56/R55/R57) · MINI Coupé / Roadster (R58/R59) · Countryman (R60) / Paceman (R61)

7. Integrated braking system (IBS) that can fail: ABS and DSC out of action and a hard pedal2 models

   Electrical and electronic systemsMINI Cooper (F66/J01) · Countryman (U25) / Aceman

8. Turbo oil starvation from injector carbon2 models

   Turbo / injectionMINI (R56/R55/R57) · Countryman (R60) / Paceman (R61)

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Recall: electrohydraulic assistance lossSteering
• Recall: belt pretensioner generatorPassive safety
• Recall: missing high-pressure pump protectionFuel / safety
• Recall: high-voltage battery protectionBattery / electronics
• Recall: J01 battery cell moduleHigh-voltage battery
• Recall: brake servomotor weldBrakes