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Service bulletins for the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

251 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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M6103182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, THE ENGINE CAN BE SWITCHED OFF ONLY VIA THE EMERGENCY-OFF.. * On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets. * The engine can only be switched off by pressing the START/STOP button three times (Emergency STOP) * Various Check Control messages are displayed * At a minimum the following fault code is present: D91C86 - CAN message, status functional safety (ST_FSSY): Timeout-BDC * Additional fault messages may also be displayed Software error in the central gateway of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit. Note: Parts replacement does NOT provide a solution!
M5108172018-11-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TRUNK OPEN MESSAGE ON CLUSTER. Check Control Message (CCM) "Trunk Open" message is displayed. Trunk is closed and latched. Improper attachment of trunk lock connector.
M6102162018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. HORN DOES NOT WORK. Horn operation is difficult or impossible. Horn may operate: with a delay after actuation only after pressing on switches very firmly. after repeated, forceful actuation. only when using one or two (of the four) switch contact points ? Only F54, F55, F56, F57: Dissimilar metal corrosion between horn switch contacts and airbag unit. All models: routing of the connecting wires on the steering wheel incorrect
M6204152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible. INFORMATION This service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair-related information. Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs When submitting a claim for the repair of a verified defect in materials or workmanship, please following the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures together with the using corresponding defect code and labor operations provided in the KSD2.
M1204152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine z Loss of power when idling z At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. z Extended cranking before the engine will start z The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. z The clutch pedal remains depressed, and will not return to the disengaged position. z Emergency operation is active, with one or more of the faults listed below. One or more of the following faults may be stored in the vehicle: z 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible z 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low z 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible z 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low z 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible Note: If additional faults are found in the DME memory (e.g., misfire, camshaft sensor, knock sensor, etc.), then those faults will be the primary focus of the diagnosis using the test plans provided for those faults. ""FC 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction"" is only a result of the component fault and is not the primary reason for the complaint or https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/286...1/4/2016 Page 2 of 2 illumination of the engine malfunction warning."
M0901152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.
M6403152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. "Intermittent Failure of the Blower Motor. Intermittent failure of the blower motor at high vehicle speeds and/or strong headwinds. The fault code ""0x801204 - blower output stage: Short circuit or blocked"" is stored in IHX_I1 (Heater-air conditioning control unit) sets under the following conditions: High vehicle speeds. Or Driving into strong headwind. Sunroof in the open/tilt position and/or an open side window may cause situation to occur at lower speeds. The blower resumes operation again after 60 seconds. CAUSE High wind flow and wind force causes a current overload in the blower motor."
M1207152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown. The engine misfires with the engine power reduced, and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. Various misfire faults and the following Valvetronic fault codes are stored in the DME: ? Fault 134A02: Valvetronic servomotor: Overloading ? Fault 135302: Valvetronic servomotor: Switch-off, Component protection CAUSE DME software error"
M1206152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME software diagnostic for detecting excessive clutch slip is too sensitive. 2. The clutch is damaged."
M1205152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Power Reduction with Electrical Wastegate Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on, along with a check control message for engine power reduction. The following faults can sporadically be stored in the DME: B38M ? 123431 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position open implausible ? 123432 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position closed implausible B48M ? 123433 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Adjustment range implausible The following fault can also be stored in either engine as a result of the engine power reduction: ? 120408 - Charging pressure control: Switch-off, pressure build-up blocked CAUSE DME diagnostic software
M1204152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "?SI M12 04 15 Engine Electrical Systems June 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 04 15 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed, and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Emergency operation is active, with one or more of the faults listed below. Faults stored in the vehicle: ? 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible ? 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low ? 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible ? 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low ? 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible? 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction"
M6601152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Comfort Access Inoperative. 1. Unlocking the vehicle with the Comfort Access button does not work. 2. Lowering both windows with the Comfort Access button does not work. Vehicles with option 6FP (MINI Visual Boost radio) and option 609 (Navigation Professional) are not affected. Software error
M6106072018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A discharged battery can have various causes, most unrelated to the battery. A failed battery is often the symptom and not the cause. A fully serviceable battery fails when an electrical component causes the battery to discharge; the battery becomes internally damaged and must be replaced. For more information, refer to http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-42B.htm. For this reason, replacing the battery is not usually a permanent repair. The cause of the discharged battery must be analyzed in order to guarantee a proper repair. To repair the vehicle properly the first time in the workshop, the diagnostic test plans must be performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair. Discharged battery."
M1204152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Drivability Complaints with Crankshaft Sensor Fault. The vehicle exhibits one of the following complaints: ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Emergency operation is active with one or more of the faults listed below. Faults stored in the vehicle: ? 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible ? 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low ? 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible ? 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low ? 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible? 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction"
M1201152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Misfire Due to Failed Ignition Coil. ? The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME. ? Intermittent performance or rough running without a relevant DME fault stored The most likely cause is that an ignition coil has failed, which in many cases can be confirmed with basic diagnosis. During operation with high temperature fluctuations, the different materials used in the Bosch ignition coil construction can deteriorate over time, leading to a failure.
M8402142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 02 14 dated December 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS). This new KISU software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us up-to-date with technology innovation. Please implement the Bluetooth Software Update Service Action. This Service Action will be in effect until March 2015. Thank you for your continuous support. Improved KISU data (Customer Initiated Software Update) is now available for installation in these vehicles via the USB port. Improved functionality for COMBOX: z Detailed view of the text messages z Android device connection stability (linked contacts causing BT disconnection) Improved functionality for HU-H: z Reconnection strategy z 3rd Party App Metadata - Album art and song title Note: This Service Action is to be completed only at the dealer. You (dealers) will be receiving vehicles from the VDCs that will require this Service Action to be completed prior to customer delivery. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves certain R5x, R6x equipped with COMBOX (CMedia), and F56 vehicles equipped with HU-H (option code 7L5). First check if a Service Action label with a code number 75 is already attached to the B-pillar. If code number 75 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed, no further action is required. For the affected vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry ""Vehicle Comment"" and/or the Key Reader/ISPA Light application's ""Comments Information on"" tab has been updated to display the following message: Service Action SI M84 02 14: Bluetooth So
M6202162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. PERCEIVED SCRATCH IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. INFORMATION Replacing the instrument cluster for this issue will NOT be covered or reimbursed under MINI limited warranties. [ Copyright (c)2016 BMW of North America, Inc. ] Page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 2 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016 Page 1 of 3 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016
M1110162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to B+ 1D2402 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to ground 1D2404 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Line disconnection During diagnosis the coolant may be found to be discolored. Insulation on the wiring for the map activation thermostat (heating element) may be damaged. Exposed wiring may allow coolant to enter the harness. This may cause damage to the heating element."
M1106152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Electrical September 2015 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 06 15 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: 1C2002 Engine oil pump: pressure too low 1C0301 Engine oil pressure regulating valve: Jams in a fully energized position 1FB801 Check Control message (ID 212): Engine oil pressure. Stop carefully
M6201152018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; INTERIOR LIGHTING. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations
M6102152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Check Control Message ""Battery Discharge"" Displays Intermittently. The customer states that a ""Battery Discharge"" check control message is displayed intermittently when the vehicle is started. The following fault code is also stored: DME ""213901 - Power management: Reduction or switch-off of individual electrical consumers"" DME/IBS software error."
M2502142018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "eAutomatic Transmission Selector Lever Will Not Move Out of Park. The transmission selector lever cannot be disengaged from the ""P"" position. This can occur very randomly and is difficult to reproduce. No faults are stored in the EGS control unit, and no warnings are displayed in the instrument cluster. For the most part, if the vehicle is locked and goes to sleep (the light in the hazard switch goes out), the problem is no longer present. Unfavorable EGS software"
M6506162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FM RADIO INTERFERENCE. Poor radio reception quality, short interruptions or a hissing noise in FM radio mode on weak radio stations. The wire harness which is run underneath the amplifier may be influenced by Electro-magnetic interference (EMI) from the amplifier. This can generate noise(s) under certain circumstances.
M6510162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""Title cannot be reproduced"" ""Is being read"" (but never plays back any audio) CAUSE Media with data files stored in more than 32 directories or 32 subdirectories within a directory. Media with a large number of files. Media exceeds total storage capacity of 32 GB."
M2701162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. F54 ALL4: FAULT CODE 440317 STORED IN THE LMV. The following Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed in the instrument cluster: CCM 350: Driving stabilization. Drive at a moderate speed. The following entry is present in the fault memory of the LMV: 440317 - Pump motor: General multiple fault. Further fault memory entries can occur in combination: DSC: 48068C - Transfer box - clutch closed down temporarily, possible overheating. 48078A - All-wheel drive clutch - clutch position open, only front-wheel drive. LMV: 440304 - Pump motor: Current too low Unfavorable software of the longitudinal torque distribution module (LMV).

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