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Service bulletins for the 2010 MINI Cooper

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.

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

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M0106162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module could fail. There is a compatibility issue with certain combinations vehicle software (Plant Integration ILevel) and the Footwell Module hardware installed in the vehicle.
M6510152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. 32GB USB stick is necessary Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick. Refer to the Attachment. 2. To install the desired NAV road map version into the vehicle, connect the USB stick into the USB connector. The connector is located: On R-Series MINI vehicles in the glove box: https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/26...10/5/2015 Page 2 of 2 On F-Series MINI vehicles at the center instrument panel area 3. When prompted, enter the 20-digit enabling code. 4. Start the NAV road map installation and follow the on-screen instructions. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS View PDF attachment M651015_Attachment.
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.
M5101132018-11-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
M3602152018-11-05. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics replacement.
M1101122018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SI M11 01 12February 2015 EngineTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated March 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N16 and N18 Engine: Engine Oil Leak. 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 control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid. DIAGNOSTIC
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."
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.
M1206152018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. F54, F55, F56, F57Target Integration level: F056-16-11-501 or higherThe 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."
M0112162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "ENGINE MECHANICAL WATER (COOLANT) PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/84,000 MILES. INFORMATION As part of a Class Action Suit Settlement for the vehicles listed above (""Class Vehicles""), MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC, is extending the limited warranty for the engine mechanical water pump to: z Item #1: This ""component-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. z This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty. z When it is necessary, the friction wheel is covered only when it is done in conjunction with performing an eligible and covered engine mechanical water pump repair. z This extended coverage does not apply to electric water pump. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a component-specific ""limited warranty extension as part of a Class Action Settlement. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing a problem with the water pump."
BMWDEC01162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the above referenced class action and the Court has granted final approval of the settlement. This DCS message provides you with the latest information about this case and the settlement. Class Allegations. The Plaintiff claimed that MINI produced and sold certain MINI Cooper Class Vehicles with defective water pumps. Class Vehicles are MINI R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, and R60 Series vehicles equipped with N12, N14, N16 or N18 engines that were sold or leased to Class Members in the US (including Puerto Rico). The Class Vehicles were produced from October 2006 through November 2012."
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.
M1701152018-10-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ENGINE CRANKS, NO START AND/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAULTS: NOTE: The engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in Situation1.
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:
M6506102018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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:
M6509112018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. MINI Radio Boost CD Is Resetting Itself and Audio Malfunctions
M2401182018-04-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISISON: RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT
12 09 152016-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE FOR THE TANK VENTILATION CONTROL DISPLAYS ENGINE THROTTLE REACTION WHEN TEMPERATURE IS HIGH OUTSIDE, AND MORE OBVIOUS IF THE TANK IS ONLY PARTLY FILLED. *MA
12 07 152016-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE CAUSES THE CHECK CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT TO APPEAR. *MA
12 06 152016-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. MINI: BECAUSE OF THE DME SOFTWARE, AND A DAMAGED CLUTCH, THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CHECK MESSAGE APPEAR. *MA
12 05 152016-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. MINI: DUE TO FAULTY DME SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, INCLUDING THE CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE FOR MOTOR FORCE DECREASE. *MA
11 06 152016-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINI: DIFFERENT FAULTS ACTIVATES ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND OIL WARNING. *MA
11 02 152016-02-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. MINI: A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND DME SOFTWARE ERROR OF THE VANOS ACTUATORS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH WHICH ACTIVATES THE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT. *MA
SIM-12-04-152015-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. MINI: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ISSUES AS WHEN IDLING POWER IS LOSS, BEFORE ENGINE STARTS, EXTENDED CRANKING, CLUTCH PEDAL FAILS TO RETURN TO DISENGAGED POSITION, A HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE FROM LOWER AREA OF ENGINE. MODEL F55, 56 (COOPER, COOPER S, JCW). NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIM-31-02-142015-06-10. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. MINI: BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 5MPH AND 30MPH, ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES AND HIGH TEMPERATURES, A NOISE, LIKE SQUEAKING, IS HEARD FROM FRONT AXLE, DUE TO FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM HYDRAULIC BEARING. MODEL F55, F56. *PE

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