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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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M6504152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Business Navigation (HU Basic) - not possible to downgrade the navigation map. After replacing the HU Basic (Entry Navigation), the version of the navigation map cannot be downgraded to the version of the replaced HU Basic. This is caused by an error in the routing table which is stored in the Central Gateway Module. Therefore, no communication with the map server can be established.
M6402152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015. SUBJECT The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail.
M6402142018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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. Incorrect fin gap on the evaporator allows water to collect and bacteria to form
M5102152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. "Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to legal regulations."
M6501152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. HU-H Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION For the US market, all vehicles come pre-loaded from the factory with the latest navigation system road map database version that was available at the time of vehicle production. Therefore, there will be no physical copy of the navigation system road map data media DVD set or USB stick placed in these vehicles at the Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC). NOTE: Additionally, all replacement HU-H parts come with a pre-loaded version of the current available navigation system road map database installed. A set of DVD copies of the navigation system road map database, HU-H NAVI Road Map North America NEXT, is shipped to all MINI dealers through the automatic tool shipment program with each release of a navigation system road map database. IMPORTANT: Additional copies or earlier NAV road map database versions cannot be ordered individually! Therefore, please take special care to archive the HU-H NAV road map DVD sets! The NAV road map data on the DVD set can also be installed into the Network Attached Storage (NAS). From there, it can then be installed onto the HU-H in the vehicle, using the Integrated Service Technical Application for Programming (ISTA/P). For installation of the navigation system road map data media DVD set into the Network Attached Storage (NAS), please contact your ISPI NEXT Administrator. In addition to this procedure, it is also possible to download the NAV road map data on the DVD set directly onto the hard disc drive (HDD) integrated into the HU-H by inserting the DVDs one by one into the HU-H internal DVD drive. It will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to download the entire database. Please note that the HU-H NAV road map DVD set is for workshop use only, and is not to be left in customers' vehicles.
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."
M3201162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. "EPS INTERMITTENT ASSIST FAILURE, FC 4823FA. The steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop. EPS assistance starts functioning again after a few minutes. And, Fault code 4823FA (""EPS control unit internally overload, reduction in steering assistance"") is stored in the EPS control module. EPS software error (overloading protection function over sensitivity)."
M3103152018-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CRACKING NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 03 15 dated February 2016. Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount.
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).
M1113162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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 area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions.
M6509162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: Battery discharge when engine off, Caution, no acoustic warning signals. CAUSE Non MINI approved (third-party supplier) USB cable plugged into the USB port. CORRECTION Install new MINI approved USB cable.
M5113162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. WIND DEFLECTOR DAMAGED. A rattle may be heard from the wind deflector while driving or, the retaining pins may be broken when installing wind deflector. Retaining pins in wind deflector are broken.
M5110162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. "SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND REWORKING PVC SEAM ON STRUT TOWER. A PVC seam of the front strut spring tower may not be providing the necessary corrosion protection. Improper application of seam sealer. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
M6402142018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
M6507172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "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."
M6402172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
M6401142018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic recirculation air deactivation feature was introduced in July 2012. Note: If the customer dislikes this feature, it can be deactivated by using the following steps.
M6504172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates (every four minutes) without regard to diversity reception status" configuration. This may cause a delay of up to four minutes for updates to the sender list when leaving areas of poor reception. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/407...
M6503172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception quality. MINI is currently working with the wireless mobile providers in order to improve the quality of reception and help alleviate the issues that are caused by the wireless mobile expanded frequencies. Once we have more information about this situation this service information bulletin will be updated. Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for MINI customers via 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. Due to this angle, buildings, hills, trees, highway sound blocking walls or other obstacles might block the satellite signal coming from reaching the vehicle receiver antenna and might cause audio cut outs, unless the wireless provider has installed terrestrial repeaters. Reception quality decreases the further north you travel, as the angle of the incoming signal gets smaller. Also adverse weather conditions might affect reception. At this time, in the event of a customer complaint or inquiry on interference noise: ? Do not replace any parts ? Do not program or carry out other work on the vehicle ? Explain to customer about the new Wireless Communications Service (WCS) signalsWhen investigating Satellite Radio cutouts or a temporary loss of reception: ? Please compare to a similarly equipped vehicle. Keep in mind the roofline of the vehicle, size of the antenna (sharkfin) and location of the antenna on the vehicle will all affect the strength of the reception. Do not compare a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a high roofline mounted antenna to a different vehicle such as a coupe or convertible with a much lower mounting point of the antenna.
M8407182018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle:
M6506172018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.
M6506102018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
M6401172018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET: The customer reports one, or both, of the following:
M8405182018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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:

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