2018 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

200 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 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.
• 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, Brakes, Electrical system. 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.
• 10179014Jul 1, 2020Equipment, Engine. 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.
• 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, 2020Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. 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, 2020Suspension, Brakes, 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, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, 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, 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…
• 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.
• 10174326Apr 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): The software of the electrical machine electronics is faulty. This causes the scan tool to read out only the fault memory that was stored first so that any further faults are not displayed.
• 10174325Apr 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10169480Nov 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: F60 PHEV WIRING HARNESS EME. The main wiring harness near the Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) connector may chafe on the power electronics or E-machine/ connector under certain circumstances.
• 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).
• 10166399Sep 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise is present from the sunroof while driving only with the sunroof glass in the closed position.
• 10166398Sep 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN: The sunroof does not move and the vehicle has no faults stored related to the sunroof. A software error in the FZD (Roof function center).
• 10166397Sep 1, 2019Seats. 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.
• 10166396Sep 1, 2019Body and structure. RATTLE FROM FRONT DOOR: A rattle noise is present from the door while driving most commonly when driving over rough roads.
• 10165273Aug 1, 2019Equipment. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEAD UNITS. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in MINI head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
• 10165272Aug 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where the mirrors attach to the front doors. Wind is entering the vehicle from around the foam corner insulation at the side view mirror mounting points.
• 10165271Aug 1, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR FC1B8302. The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME.
• 10165250Aug 1, 2019Equipment. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEAD UNITS. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in MINI head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
• 10165249Aug 1, 2019Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where the mirrors attach to the front doors. Wind is entering the vehicle from around the foam corner insulation at the side view mirror mounting points.
• 10165248Aug 1, 2019Engine cooling. LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR FC1B8302. The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME.
• 10164020Jul 1, 2019Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: F60 PHEV WIRING HARNESS EME: The wiring harness for the electrical machine electronics (EME) connector may chafe on the power electronics or E-machine/connector under certain circumstances.
• 10164019Jul 1, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL: In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
• 10163066Jun 1, 2019Equipment. Safety Systems HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
• 10163065Jun 1, 2019Equipment. INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
• 10163064Jun 1, 2019Air bags. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10163063Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: F60 PHEV WIRING HARNESS EME: The wiring harness for the EME connector may chafe on the power electronics under certain circumstances.
• 10163062Jun 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
• 10161588May 1, 2019Electrical system. Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for mini assist.
• 10161587May 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone. The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle (20 minutes).
• 10161586May 1, 2019Electrical system. Standard occasional use cable charging complaint troubleshooting.
• 10161584May 1, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille.
• 10161583May 1, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
• 10159159Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.

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