Ten problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2009 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Turbo leaking oil - gaskets - major complaints all over the internet. Maybe this is something they need to review for design error.
Leaking turbo oil feed line and failing timing chain.
Upon th eengine heating and cooling the plastic gasket on th eengine oil cooler can get pinched, causing an oil leak. Mini coopers in prior years - 2002-2007 had the same issue and Mini had a recall. If I spend the $1,800 to get the repair the next time the engine heats up and cools - the gasket could become pinched again - thus causing a leak. Mini cooper of atlanta is yes this could happen and I would have to get it repaired again. Mini cooper needs to ensure the 2 plates of the metal oil cooler are secure and cannot expand and shrink - upon engine usage. This is the same manufacturing flaw Mini cooper had in 2002 - 2007 - so why hasn't Mini cooper been told to fix their problem - verses throwing the responsibility to the customer?.
Turbo oil feed line leak, oil filter housing gasket which is costing me close to 1200$.
Fire did not occur, but there is a risk. Many Mini cooper models with turbochargers are experiencing a leaky oil feed line to the turbo after approximately 25,000 miles. Due to a poorly insulated rubber gasket. It is a manufacturing flaw, but Mini has failed to acknowledge the issue. This is a fire risk. The oil is allowed to leak into the engine bay, and it can destroy the engine because Mini coopers do not have an oil sensor.
Fuel leak a/p Mini service; not covered by extended warranty; after extensive research advised service representative of the reported design flaw in crimp device holding oil line connecting to turbo. Advised by independent mechanic turbo unit defective, needs replacement. Mini of fairfield returned vehicle in an unsafe manner with stripped bolts and improper placement of oil pan. After calling BMW of north America Mini of fairfield decided to change oil lines without changing turbo unit. On driving vehicle noticed smoke coming from hood; vehicle revving in park, and a metallic sound coming from under vehicle; returned to Mini service and after further evaluation (diagnostic fee $100)I was advised that car is safe to drive; I tried 2 different Mini service departments neither would replace turbo unit considering the fire hazard as reported.
Third complaint and counting. . . . . I went to start my Mini, only to notice it was leaking oil heavily under my car. I brought it to my repair shop who told me it might be the o ring. They replaced it and told me to bring it back a week later. I returned Friday July 19th to have them look under the hood. There was oil everywhere. All over the engine. The seal was fine! it turns out the vacuum pump needs to be replaced and possibly the timing chain at a later date. The cost for the pump and labor is $574. 00. So far I have spent almost $4000. 00 on repairs. I don't have an estimate for the timing chain, I can only imagine. I only bought my Mini in February at 49k miles and she's been in the shop longer than she's been driven. I don't know what to do any more and wish that BMW/Mini would acknowledge that all r56 engines are defective. If I known I would have bought another better reliable car than a Mini and that is coming from a person who loves my Mini.
Cpsc: i1350251a. Mini Cooper S 2009. Consumer stated that the car was brought new and have several issues. The consumer stated because of the late recall, issued by BMW, the oil supply line was damaged and started to leak.
Turbo oil feedline / pipe failure, resulting in leak, possibly due to excessive heat.
Turbo oil lines leaking oil. No check engine light has being activated.