2009 MINI JCW Clubman recalls and problems

The 2009 MINI JCW Clubman has 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any MINI dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 MINI JCW Clubman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 MINI JCW Clubman recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Recall 12V-008: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jan 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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 passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.

Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.

Recall 08V-507: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 2, 2008 · 560 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Depending on traffic and road conditions, as well as a driver's reactions, reduced brake performance could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake discs and pads and, if necessary, replace them. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact bmw/mini at 1-866-275-6464 or by e-mail at mini.assistance@askminiusa.com..

2009 MINI JCW Clubman problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Engine	2

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 41,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 MINI JCW Clubman complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 97,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2016

Numerous engine related issues. Blown turbo, thermostat cracked, timing was redone on car, tmps sensor corroded, side marker lights corroded, water pump housing cracked, engine oil pan leak, carbon buildup on intake valves, oil filter housing needed replacing, I take replaced with "winterized" version all happened after 57000

Engine · at 41,400 miles · reported Jan 28, 2013

The turbocharger oil inlet fitting began leaking oil (2-3 ml/min) onto the hot turbocharger, resulting in smoke and a strong oil-burning smell. The OEM turbo inlet fitting utilizes a polymer o-ring that failed due to exposure to heat from the turbo. This is, apparently, a common issue with the turbocharged mini engines. This is definitely a fire hazard.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 3,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2009

A loud rattling noise is heard and felt when engine is first started and lasts until the engine starts to warm up depending on how quickly the engine begins to warm up. In my experience, several minutes of rattling. This does not happen all of the time. I've notified the dealership (Inskip mini in warwick, ri) multiple times and the service manager (Jeff s) said mini is aware of the complaint and there are several different repairs for this anomaly,but will not effect repairs unless the rattle is heard in the their shop or I can provide audible proof. Since this happens so infrequently, AM I…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 300 miles · reported Apr 16, 2009

Engine makes a loud rattling noise like it has no oil pressure, not just on startup but for as long as a few blocks of driving. It has done this 6 times in the first 2,000 miles of ownership. I AM concerned that severe internal damage is being done to the engine if I continue to dive it this way. Dealer says they are aware of problem but have no fix from mfr, or do not have a fix that actually solves the problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 MINI JCW Clubman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 MINI JCW Clubman: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling), 12V-008 (engine and engine cooling), 08V-507 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 MINI JCW Clubman?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 41,400 miles.

Are MINI recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.