BorgWarner 53039880298 Turbocharger

BorgWarner Turbocharger for Mini Cooper Applications

The BorgWarner 53039880298 turbocharger is an OE-quality replacement built for select Mini Cooper, Cooper Countryman, and Cooper Paceman applications. It features a journal bearing design with coolant-cooled center housing construction for dependable turbocharger service in the correct vehicle fitment.

Key Features

• Brand: BorgWarner
• Part number: 53039880298
• Journal bearing turbocharger design
• Coolant-cooled center housing
• No mounting hardware included
• No gasket or seal included
• No mounting bracket included

Detailed Description

BorgWarner supplies turbochargers to a wide range of OEM vehicle brands and offers aftermarket service turbochargers for import and domestic passenger vehicles. This turbocharger is built for direct replacement use on select Mini models, including Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper Countryman applications, with fitment tied to the OE number 11657649496 on listed vehicles. The BorgWarner 53039880298 is also cross-referenced to 7649495 and 7649496 for the same application.

Compatible With: 2013-2015 Mini Cooper, 2013-2014 Mini Cooper Paceman, 2013-2014 Mini Cooper Countryman, 2015 Mini Cooper Countryman, 2015 Mini Cooper Paceman, and 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman with OE No. 11657649496.

Common Issues This Turbocharger Can Address

• Loss of boost pressure from a worn turbocharger assembly
• Excessive shaft play associated with journal bearing wear
• Coolant-related turbo service needs at the center housing
• Replacement needs after OE turbocharger failure on Mini Cooper models
• Fitment-specific repair for vehicles using OE number 11657649496

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number on the original turbocharger before ordering, especially on Mini Cooper Countryman and Mini Cooper Paceman applications. Inspect oil and coolant supply lines, replace any worn seals or gaskets separately, and confirm the mounting points and bracket arrangement match the vehicle before installation. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the required fasteners as needed.

Quality Assurance

BorgWarner is a long-established turbocharger manufacturer with OE supply experience across major vehicle brands. This aftermarket service turbocharger is built to OE-quality standards for the listed Mini applications and part-number cross references.