2016 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

85 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10174369Apr 1, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure, Equipment. 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, 2020Equipment, Engine. 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…
• 10174327Apr 1, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 overheated the valve seat insert may become distorted and wear at an increased rate. Unfavorable software calibration for low quality fuel engine operation.
• 10174325Apr 1, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) "Engine fault! Power loss" are displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 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.
• 10172511Feb 1, 2020Equipment. 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 not compress into a fully locked position on the left side. This prevents the soft-top bow cover from moving forward into proper operating position as shown in video 54 01 17. Additionally a warning gong sounds and a Check Control Message…
• 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).
• 10171511Jan 1, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects…
• 10171510Jan 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. 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 with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault Code: Control Unit: Fault Code Text: 118002 DME Mixture control: Fuel-air mixture too rich In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the…
• 10170593Dec 1, 2019Engine. 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 in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out of its aluminum housing thereby rubbing against the engine oil pan.
• 10169479Nov 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
• 10169478Nov 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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 Sensor: Temperature - Engine coolant temperature radiator outlet comparison to each other implausible DME software calibration error for EAC sensor diagnostics.
• 10168021Oct 1, 2019Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL. An incorrect "Group" number may be listed on the underhood emissions label for certain model year 2020 vehicles.
• 10168020Oct 1, 2019Electrical system. 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 front doors and the tailgate. In addition, the Check Control Message (CCM) for Tire pressure control is present on the Central Information Display (CID).
• 10215022Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. 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 quantities - the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil (tanker or drum) that is needed after the completion of an engine repair (partial or full) or when an "Engine oil" maintenance service task is performed.
• 10216767Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine will not start (no crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation.
• 10216708Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return
• 10216707Mar 21, 2016Equipment. Mini parts logistics TEC 25 wishbone return
• 10216790Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. Comfort Access Restricted Check Control Message is Displayed
• 10216789Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. Software in hk hifi amplifier.
• 10216788Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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 vehicle is restarted.
• 10216786Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
• 10216783Mar 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Air Conditioning Regrigerant R1234yf Introduction
• 10216780Mar 1, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate Drain
• 10216709Feb 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action (update 2)
• 10216794Feb 1, 2016Equipment. Bluetooth connection failures
• 10216785Feb 1, 2016Electrical system. False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm Sysstem - NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for improved satelite radio reception.
• 10216784Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. XM Satellite Radio Recekption - Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS
• 10216774Feb 1, 2016Wheels, Tires. A check control message states tire pressure monitor (RDCi) has failed. Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
• 10216772Feb 1, 2016Suspension. Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps
• 10216761Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. B38 Engine: Mixture Faults Stored in DME and Cylinder Head Cover Leaking Engine Oil
• 10216781Jan 1, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Designates changes to this revision - Foul Odor when switching oin A/C
• 10216779Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: CBS INCORRECT AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT - The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time.
• 10216778Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. Service action: cbs incorrect after instrument cluster replacement

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