2011 MINI Cooper S Problems: 6 Known Issues
2011 model year · 13,900+ owner reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 13,900+ owner reports, the 2011 MINI Cooper S has 6 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are N14/N18 Turbo Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure ($1,500-$3,000 repair), Turbocharger Oil Feed Line Leak and Turbo Failure ($300-$2,500 repair), High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) Failure ($500-$1,200 repair) and NHTSA Recall 23V337000: Driver's Footwell Control Module Can Short-Circuit and Cause a Fire. The most commonly reported issue is N14/N18 Turbo Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure with 4,500 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $300 to $3,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.