2016 Mini Cooper TSBs
346 manufacturer communications for the 2016 Mini Cooper sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2016 Cooper problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
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 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit…
EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE LTD WTY EXT (ELW) 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
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 to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, When a…
For this vehicle, 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 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift…
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 346 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
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 the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery…
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
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) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication…
Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
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 (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may occur individually or in combination.
The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
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.
In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
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 to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2…
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 affected by the incorrect display.
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
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 HU and came in vehicles with option code 609. This uses map North America EVO. The ENTRY…
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.