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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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M5402192019-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 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.
M6502192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEAD UNITS. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in MINI head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
M1301192019-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. 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.
M6502192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEAD UNITS. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in MINI head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
M1202192019-08-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
M6501192019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Safety Systems HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
M8403192019-06-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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).
M5403172019-06-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Service Information May 2019 Special Roofs M54 03 17 Technical Service CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 03 17 dated February 2019.
M5116162019-06-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille.
M5403172019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW. When attempting to stow the convertible top; it does not compress into a fully locked position on the left side; preventing the soft-top bow cover from moving forward into proper operating position.
M6504182019-02-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT REPLACEMENT. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing) mat.
M6203182019-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY. A small black spot remains on the Central Information Displays (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode.
M6501162019-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. XM Satellite Radio Reception. INFORMATION Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for MINI customers. SiriusXM is the only company currently broadcasting Satellite Radio in North America. Satellite radio was 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 of the United States can come in at an angle as low as 32 degrees to the horizon. This is different than Sirius Satellites in a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) which came in to the vehicle at a higher angle to the horizon. As of April 2016 Sirius equipped head units moved to the XM Satellites constellation and now show the same location based cutouts.
M6503152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. 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 the specific VINs (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. The vehicle was built incorrectly (without option 6UH).
M6402162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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. If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should be used to flush the affected area. Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from open flames. Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures. NOTE: The use of compressed air (shop air) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture. Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system. Any difficulty in connecting service equipment may be an indication of refrigerant/equipment incompatibility with the vehicle's system. Always carefully ascertain the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle's system before performing service. Labels on underside of hood, will detail which refrigerant is used in the air conditioning system. Service the vehicle with compatible recycling equipment ONLY. Attempts to adapt and use incompatible service tools will destroy both the vehicle's air conditioning system and the service tool. Never use any R-12/R134a service tools on R1234yf systems. Tools, such as manifold gauge sets, retain small amounts of refrigerant and lubricant. Attempting to use the same equipment on both R-12/R134a and R1234yf vehicles will contaminate the air conditioning systems. Obtain and use the correct type of refrigerant recovery/recycling machine. Follow the directions included in the machine's instruction manual. WARR
M1208152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty or the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. This repair is also covered by the terms of the State-specific Emissions Warranty (dependent on the vehicle's model year, state of registration and its inclusion on the ""model-specific"" list of covered components). The MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to MINI vehicles that have and are still within the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty coverage period, but beyond the Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances. Vehicle Programming and Coding Control module failures that occur during programming: Please claim these consequential repairs under the defect code listed in this bulletin and use the applicable KSD2 labor operations. Other Repairs Control module failures that occur prior to programming: When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim these repairs using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2. "
M1109162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 replacement engine. 11 36 7 608 788 Inlet adjustment unit Oulet adjustment unit Refer to the ETK and the repair instructions for one time use fastener and component information regarding additional screws, gaskets and seals.
M8401142018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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. Contact List incomplete General connection failures Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware
M6513152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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. This noise is most apparent with the engine and climate system fan turned off. Software in the HK HiFi amplifier.
M6505162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Sporadic Failure of Different Audio Channels. Intermittently, different speakers may be inoperative during an entire drive cycle until the vehicle enters sleep mode and the vehicle is restarted. CAUSE Shut-down of output circuit(s) from pressure variations caused by door shutting during diagnostic self-test. After unlocking the vehicle the Harman/Kardon (HK) Amplifier goes into a speaker self-test mode. If a door is slammed during this self-test vibrating the speaker cone, the HK amplifier may interpret the changing resistance of the speaker as a circuit failure. The HK Amplifier will then go into protection mode and turn off the output transistor(s) for the particular speaker(s) until the next selftest which is performed after the next sleep cycle.
M6503162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI M65 01 16).
M6502162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. 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 Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode.
M6402162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. "Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery and recycling equipment"". New tools and equipment are required. To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI M04 01 16. Air conditioning technician certification is required to work on system. Refer to your State Law. Unique low and high side fittings. Revised evaporator core as per SAE J2842. System will use about 5% more refrigerant than a comparable R134a system. System oil is a specific PAG oil. Refer to ISTA repair recommendation. Do not interchange components between systems using other refrigerants. Do not reuse Seals / O-ring material from another system. The system piping has internal heat exchangers (IHX or IWT). SAFETY 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. If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should be used to flush the affected area. Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from open flames. Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures. NOTE: The use of compressed air (shop air) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture. Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system. Any difficulty in connecting service equipment may be an indication of ref
M6401162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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 drain hose is either blocked by the heatshield or not attached properly to the the housing.
M1105162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SI M11 03 15 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 03 15 dated April 2015. SUBJECT B38 Engine: Mixture Faults Stored in DME and Cylinder Head Cover Leaking Engine Oil.

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