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.

• 10136007Mar 1, 2018Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE SOFT TOP BOW BEARING: The adjusting element interferes with the soft top and it may or may not cause chafing of the convertible top fabric at the c-pillar area as shown below.
• 10136005Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. ROUGH RUNNING WITH VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough.
• 10136004Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT SHOULD NOT BE PROGRAM WITH ISTA 4.10.1X: Vehicles with the John Cooper Works (JCW) Tuning Kit should not be programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x.
• 10136003Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). NOISE COMING FROM OIL FILTER AREA AFTER A COLD START: repeating fizzing noise may be heard from the engine oil filter area after a cold start.
• 10136002Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10154765Feb 1, 2018Air bags. Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
• 10154764Feb 1, 2018Exterior lighting. SERVICE ACTION REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly; oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps; causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10154761Feb 1, 2018Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported: The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
• 10135060Feb 1, 2018Equipment. DME FAULT CODE CDC203: One or more of the following Check Control messages (CCM) is displayed:
• 10135059Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10135000Feb 1, 2018Equipment. Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8 plus or iphone x
• 10134998Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
• 10134996Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. HORN DOES NOT WORK: Horn operation is difficult or impossible.
• 10134994Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
• 10142950Jan 1, 2018Equipment. NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming there is no audio playback.
• 10142949Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. 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
• 10142946Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME.
• 10146777Sep 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. (SMART OPENER) CONTACTLESS TAILGATE NOT ABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED. Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated. Function not included in software released.
• 10146776Sep 1, 2017Equipment. "NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START. A. Navigation system will not start at all or the ""Navigation system starts"" message is permanently displayed. B. While attempting to update the Navigation system's map, it will not update. Subfolder on internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is missing."
• 10146775Sep 1, 2017Equipment. AIR CONDITIONING COOLING IS INSUFFICIENT. * With option code SA 530 air conditioning or SA 534 Automatic air conditioning Produced from 2/1/2016 through 9/30/2016. * A/C system contains little or no A/C refrigerant. Contaminants under O-ring seals have allowed refrigerant loss.
• 10146774Sep 1, 2017Wheels. CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille. Improper application of Cavity Protection Wax.
• 10146773Sep 1, 2017Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE BOWDEN CABLE POSITIONING. Tank ventilation line and/or hood release Bowden cable may have been damaged. The hood release Bowden cable is unsecured and in contact with the tank ventilation line.
• 10146751Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, MINI Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
• 10146748Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE INTEGRATED SUPPLY MODULE. The integrated supply module installed at production may not meet the service life quality requirements. This could cause the engine not to start.
• 10146731Jun 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. NOISE FROM HEAD AIR BAG. During low outdoor temperatures, with the doors and windows closed, a metallic whirring noise is detected in the area of the head air bag (HPS).
• 10146730Jun 1, 2017Electrical system. "MIL ACTIVE - EME FC 222F96. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) has stored fault code FC 222F96. CC Message ""Malfunction Indicator Lamp"" (CCM ID:34) is displayed."
• 10146728Jun 1, 2017Steering. "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) IS ON. The Check Engine Light (MIL) is on. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) fault C0526 ""Steering Angle Sensor Module"" will be stored in the fault memory (readable only with an aftermarket OBD scan tool). Only F60 PHEV vehicles with I level F056-17-03-50x are affected. On-board diagnosis (OBD) error in the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) software.
• 10146727Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: z Engine start z When driving off from a stop z When applying brakes CAUSE Damage to the right side engine mount. The damage may be subtle (1st picture) or obvious (2nd picture). Inspect the right engine mount and replace if necessary.
• 10150990Jan 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. ?Technical Service ERRONEOUS CID MENU ENTRY- 'IMPORT JOURNEY'. ?Import Journey (USB)? submenu item in the Stored Journeys menu of the Navigation system is not working.
• 10150989Jan 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). ?Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation.
• 10150987Jan 1, 2017Electrical system, Engine. ?ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH AFTER MSA ENGINE RESTART. Unfavorable DME software. Program and recode the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA.
• 10146800Dec 1, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Action: B38 Engine - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing…
• 10151390Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems: Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air conditioning system. Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist. Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems.
• 10151389Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI M62 05 15 dated June 2016. The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may lose a few minutes each week and the clock needs to be adjusted periodically.
• 10151386Jun 1, 2016Equipment. VANOS AND VANOS CENTRAL BOLT IDENTIFICATION. INFORMATION Replacing the VANOS gear central bolts or the VANOS gear will require a component inspection when the engine assembly has been previously replaced in one of the vehicles listed above. Ordering the parts via the model, production or VIN may provide the incorrect part numbers. The procedure below will help identify which VANOS parts are installed in the…
• 10151349May 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February 2016.. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle.
• 10151348May 1, 2016Forward collision avoidance. Collision warning and Pedestrian Warning Failed. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed CAUSE The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting bracket on the…
• 10151294Apr 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned.
• 10151293Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. Air Intake Makes Rattle Noise At Engine Idle. Engine has rattle noise from engine compartment. Check Hyperlink for video of rattle noise at engine idle. http://tinyurl.com/zwb8e6s Worn buffer in the battery tray
• 10151292Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch). The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed. One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area. Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM)…
• 10151288Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. "This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI M11 07 15 dated October 2015.. Excessive amount of water condensation may accumulate in the engine's crankcase. With prolonged vehicle storage, water condensation in engine's oil may cause oil pump malfunction.
• 10151149Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. "SI M11 01 16 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 16 dated February 2016.. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor.
• 10151060Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: z Apple iPhones z Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: z Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle.
• 10151059Feb 1, 2016Equipment. SI M65 01 16 February 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS Technical Service SUBJECT XM Satellite Radio Reception. Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for MINI customers. Satellite radio is broadcast from two different sets of Satellites using different earth orbits. XM uses geosynchronous (GEO) satellites located roughly above the equator. This means that the satellite signal to some parts…
• 10151058Feb 1, 2016Steering, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M61 01 15 dated February 2015. SUBJECT Noise from Steering Column Switch Center when Turning. The customer states that there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the area of the Steering Column Switch Center (SZL). When turning the steering wheel, the connection between the steering wheel and the SZL causes torsion…
• 10151050Jan 1, 2016Equipment. "SI M84 02 15 Communication Systems SUBJECT HU-B: Bluetooth Connection Fails Sporadically . Page 1 of 2 January 2016 Technical Service The Bluetooth system works intermittently. One or more of the following scenarios may occur: ? Bluetooth pairing is not possible - display shows ""Please wait"" ? Unable to select the check box to activate Bluetooth? Device does not reconnect to the vehicle after a key cycle ? Audio…
• 10151049Jan 1, 2016Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 14 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Foul Odor when Switching On A/C . The customer reports a foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when the A/C is first turned on that lasts about five minutes. Micro-filter position too low in the IHKA housing.
• 10151048Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time . The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may lose a few minutes each week and the clock needs to be adjusted periodically.
• 10151047Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. ?Vehicles which have had the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) replaced may display incorrect CBS (Condition Based Service) data after programming.
• 10151046Jan 1, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. ?SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (DME) . A Check Control Message could intermittently be displayed indicating a Start/Stop Function failure. Vehicle may not restart after stopping.

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