2012 MINI Cooper S service bulletins & manufacturer communications
152 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 MINI Cooper S. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 152
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in…M610607 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2023
- New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need…M360119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2021
- OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division…M011116 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 2020
- CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of po…M010419 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2020
- Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigeran…M640108 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 12, 2019
- Service Action: Checking or Replacing the Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. CAUSE: Insufficient surface preparation of…M510912 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 12, 2019
- "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridgin…M170912 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 12, 2019
- Oc3 seat occupancy mat: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120.M011116 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2019
- "MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, g…M230108 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2018
- ENGINE CRANKS, NO START AND/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAULTS: NOTE: The engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in Situation1.M170115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2018
- ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO FAILED IGNITION COIL: The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME.M120115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain address…M650610 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain address…M650610 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2018
- N16 engine ignition coils: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 milesM010817 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2018
- N18 engine turbocharger: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 milesM010118 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2018
- Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacementM240118 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2018
- Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic reci…M640114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2017
- "N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated March 2016.. For the…M010116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2017
- ?OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 01 11 16 dated December 2016.M011116 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2017
- "Service Action: Retrofit of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of…M170213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2016
- "ENGINE MECHANICAL WATER (COOLANT) PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/84,000 MILES. INFORMATION As part of a Class Action Suit Settlement for the vehicles listed above (""…M011216 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2016
- "Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") has entered into a nationw…BMWDEC0116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2016
- "USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Messa…M651016 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2016
- No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: Battery discharge whe…M650916 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2016
- "ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control messa…M120615 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2016
- FOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the …M010616 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2016
- "Technical Service N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated Ma…M010116 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2016
- Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February 2016.. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Ap…M840114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2016
- Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching on/off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes. Shu…M630116 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2016
- "N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LL…M010116 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2016
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following dev…M840114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2016
- Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is necessary …M110815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2015
- New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.M090115 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2015
- The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAU…M640215 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2015
- "MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific ad…M011014 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2015
- NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center…M651015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015. SUBJECT The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower moto…M640215 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2015
- Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.M510113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma12 06 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma11 06 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- "CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: ? Menu ""PRESETS"" …M650213 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. *ma12 07 15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma12 05 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light. *ma11 02 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: some vehicles are experiencing several issues as when idling power is loss, before engine starts, extended cranking, clutch pedal fails to return to disengaged position, a hi…SIM-12-04-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: see document search button for owner letter. Questions and answers for timing chain of various mini. *peN-14-05-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 22, 2015
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/…M360215 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 1, 2015
- Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24…M340313 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Apr 1, 2015
- "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery.…M610607 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2015
- "Engine Cranks, No Start and/or Engine Coolant Temperature Faults. 1 The engine either exhibits a crank, no start or a hard start (long crank), usually on a cold engine. No faults …M170115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2015
- N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently…M130115 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2015
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored i…M070115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2015
- SI M11 01 12February 2015 EngineTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated March 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N16 and N1…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2015
- "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 02 14 dated December 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER …M840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2015
- "SUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION With the release of iOS 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: Scenario: z The customer leaves th…M840115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2015
- "SI M34 01 13January 2015 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 13 dated May 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Erroneous ""S…M340113 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 1, 2015
- Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Qu…M840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When …M650414 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Dual Mass Flywheel: Diagnosis and Inspection. INFORMATION The following three criteria must to be checked, evaluated and the resulting findings documented on the repair order prior…M210114 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharge…SIM-11-10-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2014
- iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List inc…M840114 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
- N16 Engine: Oil Leak from Cylinder Head Sealing Plug. An oil leak can develop at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. The sealing plug was not t…M110414 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Mini: between speeds of 5mph and 30mph, on rough road surfaces and high temperatures, a noise, like squeaking, is heard from front axle, due to front axle control arm hydraulic bea…SIM-31-02-14 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2014
- ISTA Premium Repair Instructions. INFORMATION ISPI NEXT ISTA 3.45 introduces a new concept for displaying repair instructions. The new repair instructions have the following advant…M070114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific add…M011014 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic reci…M640114 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Hesitation or Jerking Is Felt When Accelerating Between 3000 - 4000 rpm. A hesitation or jerking is intermittently felt when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 - 4000 rpm…M120211 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Mini: due to engine position management (epm) unfavorable parameters, in dme software, various control faults are set and engine can go into power mode, while displaying drivetrain…SIM-12-12-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2014
- N16 Engine: Oil Leak from Cylinder Head Sealing Plug. An oil leak can develop at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. CAUSE The sealing plug was…M110414 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2014
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor which is integrated into the thermostat ho…M170912 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2014
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor which is integrated into the thermostat ho…M170812 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2014
- Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. Model f56 (cooper, cooper s). *peSIM-61-05-14 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic reci…M640114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2014
- Erroneous "Service due" Message Although Brake Lining Thickness is Above Minimum Specification. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even t…M340113 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2014
- N18: Service Engine Soon Lamp (MIL) May Come On at High Altitude. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated and engine power output is reduced. This could only occur only i…M120214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2014
- N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MI…M120114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2014
- Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.M510312 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2014
- N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume contro…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2014
- Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.M510113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2014
- "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pres…M130114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2014
- N16 and N18 Engine: Engine Ventilation Heating Faults Stored in DME Fault Memory After Programming. After reprogramming the vehicle to integration level R056-11-11-503 (ISTA/P P45.…M120212 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
- N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MI…M120114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Service Action: N14 Engine Check Timing Chain Tensioner and Timing Chain. The timing chain tensioner applies pre-tension to the timing chain guide rail mechanism. In some cases, th…M110413 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2014
- "N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume contr…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. No model years listed. *…SIM-11-01-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2014
- "Service Action: Convertible Top Does Not Close. During the closing process, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin on the right side is not correctly positioned in t…M540513 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2013
- "?SI M34 01 13 November 2013 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 13 dated October 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Errone…M340113 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2013
- N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Se…M120113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Service Action: N14 Engine Check Timing Chain Tensioner and Timing Chain. The timing chain tensioner applies pre-tension to the timing chain guide rail mechanism. In some cases, th…M110413 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Squeaking Noise from Front Seat. A noise may be heard from the front driver's seat back when the customer applies sideways pressure during cornering. CAUSE Surface corrosion on the…M520213 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Bonnet Lock Difficult to Open or Close. The bonnet lock fails to operate correctly and is difficult to open or close. CAUSE Corrosion in the bonnet lock assemblyM510613 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Oct 1, 2013
- "Erroneous ""Service due"" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree w…M340113 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Adjusting Rear Camber. Rear camber cannot be adjusted properly. CAUSE Repair instructions not followed properlyM330112 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Service Action: N14 Engine Retrofit Turbocharger Engine Oil Supply Line Heat Shield. After switching off the engine, the heat radiating from the turbocharger may cause the engine o…M110513 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2013
- "The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in…M120210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- N18 Engine: FC 37DE Engine Ventilation, Heating, Triggering Stored in the DME After Programming. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated after reprogramming the vehicle to inte…M120112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Incorrect Customer Relations Telephone Number Is Saved in the Vehicle. The customer is not connected to MINI Customer Relations after dialing the number displayed in the vehicle Ko…M840213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24…M340313 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 1, 2013
- "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pres…M130113 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 2013
- ?N18 Engine: FC 2BF2 Rail Pressure Sensor Is Stored in DME Fault Memory. The customer states that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated and the following fault is stored in t…M120313 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Mini: some vehicles would experience service engine soon lamp illumination of rail pressure sensor. Models 2012 and up r55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. *peSI M-12-03-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Mini: there is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump current version that has been replaced with the corrected repair instruction portio…SI-M-13-01-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Intermittent Humming or Buzzing Noise from Speedometer. When the vehicle is decelerating, an intermittent humming or buzzing noise coming from the instrument cluster may be heard w…M620113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of produc…M340313 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Clicking Noise from Front Axle Brakes.M340213 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 1, 2013
- "DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. INFORMATION Parts replacement will not solve the problem if one or more of the conditions described in the …M650512 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- "HAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: * Menu ""PRESETS"" *…M650213 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2013
- "PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJ…M170213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2013
- The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromis…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2013
- "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery.…M610607 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- Change in Thermostat Electrical Connector on Replacement Engine Harness. Vehicles produced from 3/2013 are no longer equipped with an engine coolant thermostat that incorporates th…M120612 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- Whistling Noise from the Water Pump Area. A whistling or squealing noise is heard from the engine at idle and/or at higher engine speeds. CAUSE 1. Noise is caused by the water pump…M110309 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head …M840113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2013
- "White Wear Marks on Canvas Top. Wear marks appear on the convertible top on the left and/or right side C-pillar areas. A For vehicles produced to December 12, 2011 1. Replace the …M540113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2013
- "MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in vehicle operation limitations,…M360113 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Service Action: Retrofit John Cooper Works Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles. A number of these vehicles were inadvertently produced without the standard gearshift paddles. Vehicle …M320213 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2013
- SI M12 02 12 Engine Electrical Systems April 2013 Technical Service . After reprogramming the vehicle to integration level R056-11-11-503 (ISTA/P P45.1.3.0) or higher, one of the f…M120212 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Service Action: Replace the Coolant Pump. Coolant is leaking from the coolant pump. CAUSE The coolant pump may develop cracks in the plastic housing. These cracks may result in a c…M110113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid v…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Basic SVS: Voice Recognition Inoperative After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.x, the voice recognition (Basic SVS) is inoperative. NOTE: The Basic SVS …M650313 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- "CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: * Menu ""PRESETS"" …M650213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Clutch Is Slipping or Grabbing. The customer states that the clutch is slipping or grabbing.M210113 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head …M840113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2013
- CHAMP2: Integrated Cooling Fan Is Noisy Intermittently. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that this only happens at high…M650113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.M510113 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2013
- "N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the S…M120113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree with…M340113 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2013
- ABS/DSC Control During Light Braking. When driving slowly over uneven road surfaces, there may sometimes be pre-mature ABS application relative to the driving situation with the br…M340112 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging…M170912 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging…M170812 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging…M170712 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid v…M110112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Mini: when a false reading leads to difficulty in starting engine and causes service engine soon lamp to illuminate, internal corrosion is forming in engine coolant temperature sen…SIM-17-07-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Mini: inaccurate engine temperature reading due to possible corrosion forming in engine coolant sensors which leads to bridging of contacts causing difficult in starting engine or …SIM-17-09-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Mini: internal bridging of contacts by internal corrosion forming on engine coolant temperature sensor, could give inaccurate engine temperature reading leading to difficulty in st…SIM-17-08-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2013
- "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridgin…M170612 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2012
- "Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) w…M120210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Mini: on engine coolant temperature sensor, internal corrosion might be forming, causing a false, inaccurate engine temperature reading, leading to difficulty in starting engine an…SIM-17-06-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Mini: due to internal bridging of contacts, internal corrosion has form on engine coolant temperature sensors giving inaccurate or false temperature readings for engine. *pe update…SIM-17-05-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Mini: an inaccurate engine temperature reading may be caused by internal corrosion forming on engine temperature cooling sensor. No model years listed. *pe updated 03/11/2013 *jsSIM-17-04-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2012
- ?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system is triggered intermittently. O…M650512 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
- "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery.…M610607 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
- "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridgin…M170812 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridgin…M170712 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridgin…M170612 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- During Engine Oil Service a Small O-Ring Is Found in the Oil Filter Housing. No customer complaint has been received. During the scheduled engine oil service, the technician notice…M110612 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Mini: the engine thermostat housing had poor solder contacts in coolant temperature sensor which caused a no start, or hard, long crank start of a cold engine. No models or model y…SIM-17-10-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Mini: engine coolant temperature sensor, now an individual component due to change in wiring harness and replacement of harness has two separate two pin connectors, where one for c…SIM-12-06-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. Models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. No model ye…SIM-12-07-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. Models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and…SIM-11-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. *kbSIM-65-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2012
- Mini: service engine soon is illuminated due to tank ventilation valve (tev) being jammed open and fuel cap, with evaporative system leakage, was incorrectly installed. *peSIM-12-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2012