BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado...
2007-2020 · 11 model years
Mini JCW Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Mini JCW across 11 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2015, 2017 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
JCW complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common JCW problems
Mini JCW recalls 6
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a...
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...
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...
Bmw is recalling 560 my 2009 jcw (john cooper works) and jcw clubman vehicles equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17 inch discs. Under conditions of intense brake usage, braking performance would be reduced.
Latest JCW complaints
This car has the Steptronic automatic transmission. There is a mechanical actuator that moves when the transmission is placed in Park. Apparently an electronic circuit is completed telling the computer the car is in Park. There is a small spring on the actuator arm that moves it. If that spring breaks the arm does not move and the computer does not "sense" Park. A warning light and alarm go off "Secure vehicle from rolling". My online research indicated this is a fairly high failure item it both MINIs and BMWs....
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From the pictures I've seen of the actuator arm and spring this appears to be a very poor design. The repair runs anywhere from $2000 to $4000 depending on the dealer repair shop. I believe this item shoud be repaired as a Recall item!
This car engine inconsistently dies, usually in first or second gear, sometimes when the car is stopped (e.G. At a red light) and sometimes when it is slowing down (e.G. Pulling into a parking lot), or accelerating (e.G. Taking off from a red light or pulling out of a parking lot). It has been to the dealer's 3 times and they cannot find the problem--the car has less than 4,000 miles and started doing this soon after purchased. I have the documentation from the 3 trips to the service dept. But am not sending them...
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at this time. Has happened with 3 different people driving the car. Has happened at least 25 times. (Last time listed below). Speed varies but usually less than 30 mph--never on the highway so far. I have documented dates, mileage, and where it happened starting in november--car was purchased in august, 2015. *Tr
Questions about the Mini JCW
Which Mini JCW years have the most problems?
Which Mini JCW years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Mini JCW problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Mini JCW have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Mini JCW model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data