# Service bulletins for the 2016 MINI Countryman

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.

35 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [M010424](/bulletins/11006765.md), 2024-09-02, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism \(Gearshift lug assembly portion\) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in\-service date, When a gearshift lug repair kit \(item \# 2\) installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message \(CCM\) that states: "P not engaged \- secure vehicle with parking brake against rolling away."
- [M640116](/bulletins/10249431.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- [M511616](/bulletins/10245428.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- [M610607](/bulletins/10244507.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test module helps to localize these causes. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of a discharged battery cannot be identified. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time, it is very important that the diagnostic test plan is performed to completion; with all results taken into consideration.
- [Guide](/bulletins/10216709.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action \(update 2\)
- [M310316M0604](/bulletins/10216708.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return
- [M310316M0603](/bulletins/10216707.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Mini parts logistics TEC 25 wishbone return
- [SIM010415](/bulletins/10215022.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure \- For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quantities \- the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil \(tanker or drum\) that is needed after the completion of an engine repair \(partial or full\) or when an "Engine oil" maintenance service task is performed.
- [M360119](/bulletins/10206696.md), 2022-01-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized \(0 psi\) for more than 2 minutes.
- [M010218](/bulletins/10160298.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
- [M010218](/bulletins/10160229.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTYEXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
- [M230108](/bulletins/10152680.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. "MANUAL TRANSMISSION \- STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" \(e.g., N\-R, R\-N, 2\-3/3\-2 or 4\-5/5\-4\). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circlip of the gearshift mechanism is damaged or missing. 2. Possible corrosion at the gearshift mechanism \(shift cables or transmission gearshift unit\)"
- [M620115](/bulletins/10152338.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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
- [M840114](/bulletins/10151349.md), 2018-12-10, 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
- [M630116](/bulletins/10151347.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching on/off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes. Shut\-off period varies based on detected situation. This is normal operational behavior.
- [M840114](/bulletins/10151060.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: z Apple iPhones z Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: z Call disconnection \- Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. z Contact List incomplete z General connection failures z Apple iOS software \(issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants\) z Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware
- [M110815](/bulletins/10147906.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is necessary unless there is another issue found that will be corrected by replacing the drive pulley.
- [M090115](/bulletins/10147904.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.
- [M640215](/bulletins/10147800.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
- [M620115](/bulletins/10147799.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. 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. The FRM \(Footwell Module\) sees an incorrect door lock status caused by voltage variations in the door locks.
- [M011014](/bulletins/10147794.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. "MINI Motorer\-Focused Satisfaction \(MFS\) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work to be performed. To address this issue, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC \(""MINI USA""\) is providing the following Motorer\-Focused Satisfaction \(MFS\) Program. This program's procedures have been available to you to address specific Motorers' concerns since September 1, 2014. As part of our Motorer Pledge to deliver an incredible MINI motoring experience, for the abovereferenced MINI vehicles, we developed this program to increase our Motorers' satisfaction by helping to prevent unexpected dealer service repair visits."
- [M610607](/bulletins/10147704.md), 2018-11-13, 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."
- [M130115](/bulletins/10147699.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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
- [M070115](/bulletins/10147694.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to find their root cause can lead to a repeat repair visit to the workshop by the customer. Where diagnosis \(vehicle or short test\) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code\(s\) listed below \(when they are stored in the vehicle\) during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- [M840214](/bulletins/10147644.md), 2018-11-13, 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

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