2017 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

273 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 11029011Feb 5, 2026Electrical system. It was determined that the integrated supply module is not strong enough over the service life of the vehicle which may cause the engine to not start. The integrated supply module needs to be replaced.
• 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…
• 11009007Oct 7, 2024Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ltd wty ext (elw) 10 years/120,000 miles
• 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…
• 11005248Jul 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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 lug repair kit installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message (CCM) that states P not…
• 10252037Mar 4, 2024Suspension. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
• 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.
• 10238095May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
• 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.
• 10228446Nov 1, 2022Body and structure. It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
• 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.
• 10214994May 1, 2022Engine cooling. 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.
• 10214993May 1, 2022Steering. 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.
• 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.
• 10206694Dec 1, 2021Fuel system, Equipment. In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.
• 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
• 10200492May 1, 2021Body and structure. 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 window frame.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10184597Nov 1, 2020Equipment, Seats. 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 seat adjustment.
• 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.
• 10182926Oct 1, 2020Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION - F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.
• 10182925Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. SERVICE ACTION - MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly.
• 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.
• 10182627Oct 1, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. SERVICE ACTION - F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.
• 10182626Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. SERVICE ACTION - MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly.
• 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.
• 10179830Aug 1, 2020Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP - HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY: Please do not charge the vehicle high-voltage battery until further notice. There may be a potential issue in the welding process of the HV-modules.

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