Vehicle recall 08V657000 · December 12, 2008

2007-2008 MINI Cooper S

The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: BMW is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 mini cooper s vehicles. The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
Consequence: If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter tailpipe free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V657000
Reported to NHTSA: December 12, 2008
Filed by: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification: January 15, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 28,450
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 08V657000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

MINI Cooper S (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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