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| Bulletin Number | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M410121 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2021 | 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 |
| M520119 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2021 | 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 passenge |
| M620119 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2021 | CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI |
| M630119 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the mounting points of the tail light assembly.<b |
| M610219 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | DELIVERY STOP: F60 PHEV WIRING HARNESS EME: The wiring harness for the EME connector may chafe on the power electronics under certain circumstances.<b |
| M630119 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | SERVICE ACTION: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic h |
| M170812 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corro |
| M170712 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corro |
| M650115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | HU-H Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION For the US market, all vehicles come pre-loaded from the factory with the latest navigati |
| M640214 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Defective coati |
| M610215 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "Check Control Message ""Battery Discharge"" Displays Intermittently. The customer states that a ""Battery Discharge"" check control message is displa |
| M610115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | 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 |
| M510414 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Driver's Side Exterior Door Handle Cover Cap Is Loose. The driver's side exterior door handle cover cap is loose or missing. Driver's side exterior do |
| M340113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear |
| M510715 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Paint on the B-Pillar is Scratched/Damaged. The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door stricker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity windo |
| M330115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces |
| M310115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or |
| M110715 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "Excessive amount of water condensation may accumulate in the engine's crankcase. With prolonged vehicle storage, water condensation in engine's oil m |
| M840113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAU |
| M540113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "White Wear Marks on Canvas Top. Wear marks appear on the convertible top on the left and/or right side C-pillar areas. A For vehicles produced to Dec |
| M610607 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased |
| M120612 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Change in Thermostat Electrical Connector on Replacement Engine Harness. Vehicles produced from 3/2013 are no longer equipped with an engine coolant t |
| M110309 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Whistling Noise from the Water Pump Area. A whistling or squealing noise is heard from the engine at idle and/or at higher engine speeds. CAUSE 1. Noi |
| M651315 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. There is an audible hissing noise from the speakers when there is no active audio source |
| M650416 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | The voice input system (SVS) has not been activated. The audio head unit has a coding error.<br /> |
| M650316 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there |
| M650216 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle A device is connected to the On-Board D |
| M640216 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | "Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, cou |
| M640116 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor and/or damp front footwell carpet. CAUSE The A/C condensate |
| M121214 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 12 14 dated September 2014. SUBJECT VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch). The Service Engine Soon ( |
| M000113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Vehicle Document Pouch Missing. The pouch in which the vehicle documents (e.g., Owner's Manual, Service and Warranty booklet, tire manufacturer warran |
| M121214 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | "VANOS Control Faults Stored Due To DME Error. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated, and the engine could go into a reduced power mode wi |
| M011214 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | "MINI ""AMP-up"" Motorer Care Fleet Increases. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MIN USA""), is pleased to introduce the Aftersales |
| M000314 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | "?Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Labels Installed. Twenty-six ""Model Year 2014"" vehicles have incorrect VIN labeling that indicates t |
| M650512 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | ?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system |
| M650313 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Basic SVS: Voice Recognition Inoperative After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.x, the voice recognition (Basic SVS) is ino |
| M650213 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer ava |
| M510213 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Active Rear Spoiler Does Not Retract. Loose wiring connector at rear spoiler drive motor<br /> |
| M210113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Clutch Is Slipping or Grabbing. The customer states that the clutch is slipping or grabbing.<br /> |
| M230108 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4- |
| M650512 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. INFORMATION Parts replacement will not solve the problem if one or more of th |
| M650315 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is Not Displayed On the Map. Real time traffic information (RTTI) is not displayed on the map. This only affects |
| M610515 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | CAS Module Fails Programming with CoAPI Error 2082. During vehicle programming, the CAS (Car Access System) module fails to program with CoAPI error 2 |
| M121115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | In the seven affected vehicles, the DME control unit (Digital Motor Electronics) may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the engine not to s |
| M640214 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | 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 |
| M620415 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible. INFORMATION This service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair |
| M210115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z The custo |
| M120415 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z Noise f |
| M110815 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No |
| M360113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in |
| M120815 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "Reduced Engine Power with Exhaust Camshaft Sensor Faults Stored. The engine power is reduced and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive |
| M540513 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "Service Action: Convertible Top Does Not Close. During the closing process, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin on the right side is |
| M620115 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors |
| M510215 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicl |
| M340313 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, |
| M250114 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2014 | The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold s |
| M120215 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2014 | Service Engine Soon Light (MIL) On with Fault 151101 Stored. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is on with the following fault stored in the DME: ? 1 |
| M120414 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | "Turbocharger Coolant Pump: Fault Code 20A503. ""Drive Faulty"" message is displayed in the Check Control. Fault code 20A503 ""Turbocharger coolant pu |
| M340113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "?SI M34 01 13 November 2013 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 13 dated October 2013. designates changes |
| M640318 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | STATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING AFTER CHARGING PROCEDURE. After the high voltage (HV) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka p |
| M510118 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | RATTLE NOISE FROM THE TAILGATE. There is a rattle noise present from the lower right area of the tailgate, heard from inside the vehicle. Refer to the |
| M320113 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2014 | Noise from Steering Column when Turning or Adjusting Height. A squeaking noise is heard from the area around the steering column when turning or adjus |
| M650213 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "HAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer avai |
| M170213 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FO |
| M110112 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume contr |
| M121614 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | When Warm, Engine Fails to Start with Valvetronic Fault 135608 Stored. The engine cannot be started once it is already warm. The Valvetronic (VVT) is |
| M110215 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the ma |
| M650118 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | 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 n |
| M220317 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | 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 en |
| M110117 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault |
| M010316 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | "B38 AND B48 LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA a div |
| M130114 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and ins |
| M110112 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2013 | "N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealin |
| M840518 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:<br /> |
| M650610 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not poss |
| M510715 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity windo |
| M120917 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | THE ENGINE STARTER INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT CRANK OVER: The engine will not start, either consistently or intermittently.<br /> |
| M120618 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT - ENGINE LOSS OF POWER IN STOP-AND-GO DRIVING: The engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop |
| M640315 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | "Intermittent Failure of the Blower Motor. Intermittent failure of the blower motor at high vehicle speeds and/or strong headwinds. The fault code ""0 |
| M511416 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | "? INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION . The ""manually-dimming"" interior rearview mirror does not hold its set position when traveling o |
| M120117 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | ? MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS mo |
| M110117 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | "? FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES What's New: ? In the Warranty Information section: defect code, l |
| M640117 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET: The customer reports one, or both, of the following:<br /> |
| M510616 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out.<br |
| M840718 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CI |
| M620218 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | |
| M610318 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.<br / |
| M540217 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE: When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage compartment cover or convertible top linkage col |
| M540118 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2017 | SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE: The sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame.<br /> |
| M650617 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.<br /> |
| M650610 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not poss |
| M130118 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR: During a service or vehicle test, the DME has the following fault code stored but the |
| M840518 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:<br /> |
| M660218 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | CHECK CONTROL STATES REMOTE KEY IS MISSING WHEN THE KEY IS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE: Only vehicles that have been programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x and I-lev |
| M620415 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2018 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperatu |
| M510516 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2016 | WATER LEAK IN REAR HATCH: Water is found in trunk area.<br /> |
| M010218 | MINI | JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 | N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES<br /> |
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