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Service bulletin SIM010116

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10216755
Published by NHTSA2022-08-01
Manufacturer's numberSIM010116
Manufacturer's date2016-03-01
NHTSA componentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING

NHTSA's summary

N18 engine high pressure fuel pump (hdp): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles

The document

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Components

Fuel system, Steering

Vehicles listed
MINI COOPER2011 to 2012
MINI COOPER COUPE2012
MINI COOPER ROADSTER2012
MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN2011 to 2012
MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE2011 to 2012
MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN2011 to 2012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
M0104192020-02-18. Service bulletin. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated faults stored in the Engine Control Module (DME). PROCEDURE Perform the corresponding diagnosis/vehicle test and run the test plans to completion as applicable.
M0101162018-12-10. Service bulletin. "N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Item #1: This ""componentspecific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the New MINI Passenger Car Limited Warranty. Important Note: This limited warranty extension only applies to the listed vehicles produced up to and including 2/29/2012 (Leap year). Vehicles produced on or after 3/1/2012 are fitted with different equipment. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
M1301132018-12-03. Service bulletin. "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/15601.2.M130113... 8/30/2013 Page 2 of 2 All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later. When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High-pressure Pump (1) the highpressure supply hose (2) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightning torques are correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs. "
M3202132018-11-26. Service bulletin. Service Action: Retrofit John Cooper Works Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles. A number of these vehicles were inadvertently produced without the standard gearshift paddles. Vehicle option ordering error
M1301142018-11-13. Service bulletin. "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/159...2/5/2014 Page 2 of 2 Bosch High-pressure Pump (1): All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High-pressure Pump (1), the highpressure supply hose (2) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightening torques is correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs."
M1301152018-11-13. Service bulletin. N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently, the use of MINI Fuel Additive as outlined in this bulletin is not covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, MINI Maintenance Program, any applicable Federal, State or MINI Emissions Warranty or the MINI Next Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. [ Copyright (c)2015 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/217...4/7/2015
M1209152018-11-05. Service bulletin. Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control
M0101162018-11-05. Service bulletin. "Technical Service N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated March 2016. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. Item #1: This "componentspecific" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the New MINI Passenger Car Limited Warranty. Important Note: This limited warranty extension only applies to the listed vehicles produced up to and including 2/29/2012 (Leap year). Vehicles produced on or after 3/1/2012 are fitted with different equipment. Warning: This bulletin is notice of a "limited warranty extension." This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
M0101162018-11-05. Service bulletin. "N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated March 2016.. For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) to: z 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date z Item #1: This "component-specific" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the New MINI Passenger Car Limited Warranty. z Important Note: This limited warranty extension only applies to the listed vehicles produced up to and including 2/29/2012 (Leap year). z Vehicles produced on or after 3/1/2012 are fitted with different equipment. Warning: This bulletin is notice of a "limited warranty extension." This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."