2015 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

395 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 MINI Cooper. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11021120Jul 30, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. 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 installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message (CCM) that states P not engaged - secure…
• 11006765Aug 12, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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 gearshift lug repair kit (item # 2) installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message (CCM) that…
• 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
• 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. 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 itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test…
• 10242535Aug 1, 2023Body and structure. ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
• 10242534Aug 1, 2023Other or unknown. ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
• 10234353Mar 1, 2023Electrical system. 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 network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
• 10234352Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
• 10234351Mar 1, 2023Electrical system. Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
• 10233170Feb 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
• 10228447Nov 1, 2022Electrical system. During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
• 10228445Nov 1, 2022Engine cooling. During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
• 10214271Apr 1, 2022Body and structure. The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
• 10212534Feb 1, 2022Brakes, Equipment. 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.
• 10206757Dec 1, 2021Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Body and structure. 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.
• 10206696Dec 1, 2021Electrical system, Wheels, Equipment. 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 minutes.
• 10206695Dec 1, 2021Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain. When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
• 10204665Sep 1, 2021Equipment. 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 Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and came in vehicles with option 6UM. This uses map North America…
• 10204664Sep 1, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
• 10201152Jul 1, 2021Equipment. 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/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed air right: Initialization fault.
• 10200252Jun 1, 2021Equipment, Steering. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
• 10200491May 1, 2021Suspension. Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
• 10194312Apr 1, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Equipment, Vehicle speed control. ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
• 10190871Mar 1, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10190870Mar 1, 2021Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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 the same time.
• 10190869Mar 1, 2021Body and structure. 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.
• 10216766Jan 1, 2021Engine cooling. B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Engine Replacement Procedures
• 10186896Dec 1, 2020Electrical system. ?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-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to specifications.
• 10186234Dec 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. ?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-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to specifications.
• 10182928Oct 1, 2020Equipment. CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
• 10182927Oct 1, 2020Equipment. 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 to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.
• 10182629Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
• 10182628Oct 1, 2020Equipment. 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 to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.
• 10181238Sep 1, 2020Electrical system. MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.
• 10181236Sep 1, 2020Electronic stability control, Body and structure. 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 (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the BDC and therefore cannot transmit any diagnostic requests via the OBD using aftermarket scan tools.
• 10179828Aug 1, 2020Electrical system. 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 (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the BDC and therefore cannot transmit any diagnostic requests via the OBD using aftermarket scan tools.
• 10179827Aug 1, 2020Seats. 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 of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending the limited warranty for the front passenger's OC3 seat occupancy mat (shown) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
• 10179826Aug 1, 2020Engine cooling. 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 of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the limited warranty for the engine radiator's Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) sensor (shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
• 10179018Jul 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations.
• 10179017Jul 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 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 sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) diodes. Each individual light pixel on an LCD screen is made up of three diodes- red, blue and green. If all three fail, the pixel will appear as a permanent black dot.
• 10179015Jul 1, 2020Fuel system. 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 full. The customer may describe this noise as a "helicopter noise" from the rear of the vehicle.
• 10176383May 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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 models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge point: malfunction FC 195014 - Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too…
• 10175294Apr 1, 2020Electrical system. CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
• 10174372Apr 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. 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.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) does not illuminate when switching on the ignition or with the engine start-stop button. It only illuminates after direct actuation of a component (e.g. setting the temperature…
• 10174371Apr 1, 2020Brakes, Suspension, Electrical system, Steering, Engine. 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.
• 10174369Apr 1, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment, Body and structure. 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 not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
• 10174328Apr 1, 2020Engine, Equipment. 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 there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out of its aluminum housing thereby rubbing against the engine oil pan. The bushing in the…
• 10172513Feb 1, 2020Seat belts. 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 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds when in Park (engine running) and the safety belt is unbuckled. The chime/gong lasts for up to 1 minute 40 seconds. The customer only expects the acoustic warning when the…
• 10172512Feb 1, 2020Engine cooling. 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 blocked by the heat shield - The condensate drain hose is not attached properly to the housing - The condensate drain hose was damaged during installation or previous repair.
• 10171512Jan 1, 2020Steering, Electrical system. 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 steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No communication with the Electric Power Steering (EPS).

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