BMW Cooper, Mini John Cooper Works Recall R/2012/003: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 30,149
- vehicles in the UK
- 0017470100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Cooper, Mini John Cooper Works vehicles built between 7 March 2006 and 18 January 2011. Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In single cases an overheating of the circuit board can occur. A short-circuit to earth may cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In single cases an overheating of the circuit board can occur. A short-circuit to earth may cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded. Remedy: The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version.
Are You Affected?
Cooper, Mini John Cooper Works built between 7 March 2006 and 18 January 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 30,149 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0017470100 or the DVSA reference R/2012/003. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CooperFire may occur | Urgent | R/2012/050 | |
| Mini John Cooper WorksBrake performance could be affected | Urgent | R/2008/122 | |
| 2 SeriesReworking the PVC seam in the rear light housing | Urgent | R/2026/262 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2011/147 on 17 Nov 2011, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2012/049 on 27 Apr 2012, for fire may occur. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/003, launched 24 January 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.