general problems of the 2010 Mini Cooper

The dealer refused to perform the required frm recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out?of?pocket for the frm module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall. Mini of murray stated my frm “failed,” but admitted they never opened the module, which is required to determine internal moisture intrusion. • the service manager stated they based their denial on “carpet and headliner moisture,” which is not part of the frm recall inspection procedure. • I requested the frm inspection report, photos, and the Mini corporate denial code. I received none of these. • Mini corporate recall team confirmed they had no documentation from the dealer and incorrectly stated that the module does not need to be opened. • without a completed inspection uploaded to Mini corporate, a denial code cannot be generated. • I was charged for the frm replacement part, even though the recall should cover the repair if the module is affected. • the dealer only offered to waive a $149 programming fee. Safety concern: the dealer failed to follow required recall procedures, failed to document the inspection, and denied federally mandated recall coverage without evidence. This violates recall protocol and leaves the safety defect unresolved. The module was replaced at my expense.

The vehicle is experiencing repeated failure of the footwell module (frm), a known defect acknowledged by Mini/BMW. During the two years I have owned the vehicle, the frm has required four separate reflashes due to recurring malfunctions. The failure causes loss of proper power window operation, including the passenger window reversing or rolling down unexpectedly, and loss or malfunction of other body electrical functions controlled by the frm. Headlamps will not turn off, resulting in a dead battery and electrical/intermittent dash light surges. The frm failed again after a software reflash, which is a documented trigger for frm internal memory corruption. Mini/BMW issued and extended limited warranty for frm failure, acknowledging this defect; however, I received the official notice after the warranty period had already expired, leaving no opportunity to repair the defect while covered. This failure affects safe operation of the vehicle, including the inability to properly secure windows and maintain normal electrical functionality. The issue is not due to wear or misuse, but an internal electronic defect recognized by the manufacturer. The repeated nature of the failure and reliance on reflashing demonstrate the defect was never fully resolved. I am reporting this issue to document the repeated failures, late manufacturer notification, and ongoing safety-related electrical system issues. I purchased the vehicle with 86,000 miles. It now has 100,000, well below the criteria for the lw. In the 14,000 miles and two years I have owned and driven it, it has required four frm reflashings. Had I known about the extended limited warranty, I would have had BMW repair it under said warranty. That wasn't possible because I received notice of the known failure after the elw expired.

The passenger airbag with seat belt icon is always indicating no one is in the seat or not buckled. The alert icon for the lighting is also on and we have replaced bulbs and still won’t work and the windows at times just randomly stops would have to unplug battery for it to reset for the windows only. I just bought this car and have registered since. Was told there was several recalls with the same issue I am experiencing. Please include my car for the proper recalls so I can have a safe reliable vehicle for my family.

The car showed a check vehicle light. Looks like a car being lifted up (red light). The windows do not move up or down, light switches do not work and the blinkers do not work. I was told by my mechanic it was the footwell module. I read there was a recall for this but my VIN wasn't on the list. Is it possible to check to see if it should have been on the list for the recall?.

On Dec 17, 2019, mileage was 47,744 I took Mini for service, and told them that the front right headlight didn't work, they replaced the light bulb and they found out that the headlight was still inoperable, and internally shorted. They didn't want to include it in the extended warranty. The Mini has electrical issues (frm). The headlight wires are damaged inside the light housing and are bare-striped even if you change the light bulb when you hit a bump the wires touch the bulb short out. So my car was under the extended warranty when I took it to braman mitors miami for service but they failed to correct the problem. BMW of north America extended the warranty for 10 years /156,000 miles whichever occurs first, as determined by your vehicle's service date (original service date is 3/16/2010) extending the limited warranty for the footwell module (frm) this problem is a known problem by BMW / Mini they currently have open recalls on the model, series, production date, and year. But since hardly anyone files complaints to NHTSA in fla, this problem is ongoing. May 11, 2023, under violation of federal law (the safety act) dealers can't sell, lease, or deliver any vehicle until recall repairs have been performed. But they overlook the problem at the dealership when the car is in the shop for service. I was given a multi-point inspection it passed 28 of them lol, but the first one (operation of all light and signals, (passed). . . Lol so how can this test pass? when I picked up the Mini nothing was working turn signals, the front right headlight, windows, hazard lights, fog lights. However, the dealer overlooks the safety recall and wants to charge the client an additional charge to diagnose the frm. They gave me an estimate for $1,985. 38 if I had approved the work that they said the Mini needed, but nothing to do with the recall (frm) is this how BMW handles this safety recall? they don't care to solve the problem at any level dealer or manufacturer.

The frm module on my 2010 Mini Cooper s failed in 2022. I was unable to access multiple functions on the vehicle, including interior and exterior lighting, window controls, and other operations that worked randomly during this time. . Read more...

While driving home one night the following items failed to work: head lights; turn signals, front windows (so no hand signals); hazard lights; interior lights; and speedometer dash light. This occurred shortly after a battery change. I am not sure if tail of brake lights function at this time. Driving the vehicle in this condition presents a unacceptable safety concern. During daily light hours I had already noticed the turn signal issue and just thought maybe a relay was bad and had not had time to investigate. Investigation revealed the failed part is the footwell module, and that this is a known issue by Mini Cooper. Rather than issue a recall and fix the parts, they offered an extended warranty that lasted 10 years (which expired 13 months ago for my car). As a safety issue, this should have been a recall for all vehicles, not a wait til people have a fail to fix. This issue affects newer models as well.

Some how from one day to another the signal doesn’t works for any dirección, horn, high lighting doesn’t work, only works the posición light but doesn’t respond if I use the control to turn off or change the option.