Jul 30, 2024Electrical systemFuel system
The JBE (junction box electronics) has failed. This has caused the fuel pump to stop responding. I'm not sure if my mechanic still has the original part. It did this in the street after backing out of the driveway. It could have been deadly had it happened on the interstate at 70mph. The unit has been inspected by a third party electronics repair shop and cannot be repaired. There were no warnings until it stopped working in the street. Vehicle has not been repaired, because available parts are diverted first to warrantied vehicles.
NHTSA ODI 11605365
Aug 8, 2023Electrical systemEngineFuel system
The fuse box JBE module has a Quality Assurance problem with a solder connection to the NEC low pressure fuel relay. This is a known issue with BMW/Mini. The car suddenly stalls without warning. If the driver is not keen or if traffic patterns do not allow, the car can be left in very dangerous situations on the highway or in the middle of intersection. The repair for this problem is widely distributed online via blogs and YouTube, but replacement modules are $1500 (part only) and these modules are not available until at least October 2023. There are no warning lights or other warnings prior to the incident. While I am not aware of any serious injuries, it is only a matter of time before someone is t-boned at an intersections. This part MUST be immediately recalled due to the safety risk. The images below show the JBE fuse box housing as well as the PCB where the cold solder joint can be seen. I have circled the cold solder joint in the close up picture.
NHTSA ODI 11537267
Jan 17, 2021EngineFuel system
ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON CONSTANTLY. ENGINE WAS REPLACED LEAKS, SENSORS, SPARKS PLUGS ETC. CAR CONTINUES TO JERK AFTER CHANGING PARTS. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. JERKS AFTER STARTING AND SPEEDS OF 40MPH AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. OIL FOUND IN SPARK PLUGS AND CHANGED STILL HAS PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI 11388520
Aug 29, 2014Fuel system
NEARLY RAN OUT OF GASOLINE BECAUSE THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE. AT AN INDICATED 1/2 FULL, THE CAR IS DOWN OVER 9 GALLONS AND THE TANK HOLD ABOUT 12.5 GALLONS. USING THE GAS GAUGE THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL HOW MUCH FUEL REMAINS IN THE TANK. *TR
NHTSA ODI 10629419