Three problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2011 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. While driving, a burning odor entered the vehicle through the air vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine light sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to ray catena Mini of westchester (located at 543 tarrytown rd, white plains, NY 10607, (914) 347-6464) where it was diagnosed that the intake boot and all the connectors for the turbo hoses melted. In addition, a leak was found in the oil hose. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 11105312. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled even when the accerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light illuminated as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
My vehicle has a p0087 code which means low fuel rail pressure. I spoke to Mini rep and he told me that it was the fuel pump. My researching has shown me that this has been a problem in the past and they were replacing these pumps until 2009 Mini and BMW. Why did they stop at 2009 when there hasn't been no change to this pump. But yet they keep failing at different mileage intervals. 30,000 , mine at 65,000 really I've own dozens of car and never had to replace a fuel pump. Theres definitely a problem here and right now mine is intermitting, I would hate for someone to get hurt when they step on it and it fails at the wrong time, does someone have to get hurt before it becomes a safety issue. Prevention should come first thank you elbin.