One problem related to engine cooling system has been reported for the 2011 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S hard top. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked and unoccupied. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the fire originated at the turbo system due to a failed cooling system. The fire department was not present and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v008000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.