2016 MINI Cooper service bulletins & manufacturer communications
85 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 MINI Cooper. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
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- The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000…M010424 · Warranty extension · Power Train · issued Jul 30, 2025
- Evap purge (vent) valve ltd wty ext (elw) 10 years/120,000 milesM010224 · Service campaign · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Oct 7, 2024
- For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended …M010424 · Warranty extension · Power Train · issued Aug 12, 2024
- For this vehicle, the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended t…M010424 · Warranty extension · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2024
- Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.M511616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 2, 2023
- 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
- ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.M540123 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2023
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.M110323 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Aug 1, 2023
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) fu…M840322 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
- The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.M610223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
- Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.M610123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
- Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.M630122 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2023
- During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.M610820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2022
- It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.M540122 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2022
- During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.M220122 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2022
- Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculati…SIM640122 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2022
- The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.SIM610321 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2022
- Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.M340317 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 1, 2022
- Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not…M610321 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2021
- 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 · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2021
- When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.M230121 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2021
- In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.M120121 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2021
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609. This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT H…M651015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2021
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).M640221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2021
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/ai…M640221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
- A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idleM310115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 1, 2021
- SERVICE ACTION 0041080200: MINI F54 RIGHT FRONT DOOR: Due to a fault in the press shop, there may be a crack in the inner door panel of the front right door in the area of the wind…M410221 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2021
- Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)M220117 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2021
- ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.M660121 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Apr 1, 2021
- REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.M610820 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2021
- CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at…M610121 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Mar 1, 2021
- REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.M410121 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2021
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-volt…M610820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-vol…M610820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
- NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back s…M520119 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 1, 2020
- CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's …M640220 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
- BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior …M640120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
- CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's …M640220 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2020
- BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior …M640120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
- MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.M610520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2020
- SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic …M340120 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2020
- SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic …M340120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
- B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division …M010520 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2020
- KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report …M660220 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 1, 2020
- BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or …M620318 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
- NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling, a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank when the tank is f…M160220 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2020
- TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All mode…M130120 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2020
- CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.M840818 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
- CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.T…M620119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2020
- CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. T…M610220 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2020
- FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may…M510120 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2020
- CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop t…M220317 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
- SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME) - B36C: In certain situations the exhaust valve seat inserts may become overheated when using low quality fuel. If overh…M120420 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2020
- MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated February 2020. After engine start the malfunction ind…M120120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
- SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-…M720120 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 1, 2020
- WATER INGRESS IN FOOTWELL AREA FROM A/C CONDENSATE DRAIN: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016. The condensate drain hose is bl…M640116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2020
- CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI M54 03 17 dated May 2019. When attempting to stow the convertible top it does n…M540317 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2020
- Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted s…M320114 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2020
- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following f…M110120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2020
- SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together …M110117 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2020
- CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing i…M220317 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2019
- POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.M510419 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2019
- DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST(EAC) SENSOR: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is on and the following fault code is stored in the DME: 1B8004 - EAC Senso…M130118 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2019
- SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL. An incorrect "Group" number may be listed on the underhood emissions label for certain model year 2020 vehicles.M710119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2019
- VEHICLE WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY BUTTON. The vehicle cannot be unlocked using the remote control key button. However, Comfort Access operates normally on the fr…M610319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2019
- MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure - For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quanti…SIM010415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2017
- Engine will not start (no crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation.SIM120216 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2016
- Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger returnM310316M0604 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2016
- Mini parts logistics TEC 25 wishbone returnM310316M0603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2016
- Comfort Access Restricted Check Control Message is DisplayedSIM660116 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2016
- Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. Software in hk hifi amplifier.SIM651315 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2016
- Sporadic failure of different audio channels. Intermittently, different speakers may be inooperative during an entire drive cycle until the vehicle enters sleep mode and the vehicl…SIM650516 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2016
- NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio ReceptionSIM650316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2016
- Air Conditioning Regrigerant R1234yf IntroductionSIM640216 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2016
- Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate DrainSIM640116 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2016
- MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action (update 2)Guide · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 29, 2016
- Bluetooth connection failuresSIM840114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2016
- False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm Sysstem - NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for improved satelite radio reception.SIM650216 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2016
- XM Satellite Radio Recekption - Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRSSIM650116 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2016
- A check control message states tire pressure monitor (RDCi) has failed. Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)SIM360115 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 1, 2016
- Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumpsSIM310315 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2016
- B38 Engine: Mixture Faults Stored in DME and Cylinder Head Cover Leaking Engine OilSIM110315 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2016
- Designates changes to this revision - Foul Odor when switching oin A/CSIM640214 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Service action: cbs incorrect after instrument cluster replacement - the clock in the instrument cluster loses time.SIM620515 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Service action: cbs incorrect after instrument cluster replacementSIM620116 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2016