Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
M610607
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 âÂÂdischarged batteryâ 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.
M110323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
M540123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
M510123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
M610123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
M610223
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
M840322
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, MINI Assistance and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
M630122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
SIM840122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, MINI Assistance and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
SIM330122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to large steering angle: Humming or creaking noises from the rear area; slight vibrations, also noticeable from the driver's seat; the vehicle may also jerk slightly.
SIM640122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may occur individually or in combination.
SIM610321
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
M340317
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.
M120121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.
M230121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
M360119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
M610321
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M640221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
M651015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609. This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and came in vehicles with option code 609. This uses map North America EVO. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and came in vehicles with option 6UM. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and came in vehicles with option code 609 or 6NP . This uses map North America WAY.
M310115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
M220117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
M410221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION 0041080200: MINI F54 RIGHT FRONT DOOR: Due to a fault in the press shop, there may be a crack in the inner door panel of the front right door in the area of the window frame.
M660121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M410121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
M610121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time.
M610820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
M520119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
M110420
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION - MOUNTING THE OIL FILLER CAP CORRECTLY: The oil filler cap may not be mounted correctly. The cap was not installed correctly during assembly.
M510220
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION - F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.
M640120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.
M640220
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
M340120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the BDC and therefore cannot transmit any diagnostic requests via the OBD using aftermarket scan tools.
M610520
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.
M620119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) does not illuminate when switching on the ignition or with the engine start-stop button. It only illuminates after direct actuation of a component (e.g. setting the temperature radio volume etc.). F57 shown; other models similar Software error in the Automotive Pixel Link driver (APIX driver). APIX is the serial high-speed Gigabit multichannel link that connects displays such as the LED ring with vehicle control modules.