MINI Cooper 2017–2022 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SIM330122 · NHTSA communication 10214993 · issued May 1, 2022
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2017–2022
model years
15
vehicle entries
Official summary
The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to large steering angle: Humming or creaking noises from the rear area; slight vibrations, also noticeable from the driver's seat; the vehicle may also jerk slightly.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.