2020 MINI Cooper

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2020 MINI Cooper

Recall Date Component Summary
2020-05-20 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

2019-08-28 STRUCTURE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, “Side Impact Protection.”

Remedy:

MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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2020-06-09 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 11327954
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113 Service Alerts for 2020 MINI Cooper

Date Description
2022-05-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 oc

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2022-05-01 010000 STEERING

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 r

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2022-04-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

The Check Control message “Door open” appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.

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2022-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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2022-02-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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.

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2021-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 d

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2021-12-01 200000 WHEELS

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 d

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2021-12-01 350000 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 d

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2021-12-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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 d

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2021-12-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

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2021-12-01 200000 WHEELS

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

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2021-12-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.

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2021-12-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.

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2021-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

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2021-12-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

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2021-12-01 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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.

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2021-12-01 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

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2021-09-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

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 N

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2021-09-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

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2021-09-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

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2020-12-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s

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2020-12-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s

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2021-07-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 – Engine mixed a

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2021-05-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

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2021-05-01 020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)

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2021-06-01 010000 STEERING

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

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2021-06-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

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2021-06-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

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2021-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-04-01 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-04-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-04-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-04-01 263010 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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2021-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

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.

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2021-03-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

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2021-03-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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2021-03-01 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

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.

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2021-03-01 160000 STRUCTURE

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.

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2020-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

?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. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp

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2020-10-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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

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2020-10-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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 coolin

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2020-10-01 162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.

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2020-10-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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2020-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

?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. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp

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2020-11-01 220000 SEATS

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.

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2020-11-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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2020-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DELIVERY STOP – HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY: Please do not charge the vehicle high-voltage battery until further notice. There may be a potential issue in the welding process of the HV-modules.

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2020-08-01 160000 STRUCTURE

CRACKING NOISE FROM A-PILLAR: When driving over rough road surfaces, a cracking noise can be heard from either or both lower A-Pillars near the bottom corners of the windshield. Interference between 2 sheet metal panels.

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2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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) do

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2020-04-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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) do

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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) do

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2020-04-01 010000 STEERING

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

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2020-04-01 020000 SUSPENSION

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

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2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

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2020-04-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

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2020-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng

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2020-04-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME) – B36C: In certain situations the exhaust valve seat inserts may become overheated when using low quality fuel. If overheated the valve seat insert may become distorted and wear at

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2020-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME) – B36C: In certain situations the exhaust valve seat inserts may become overheated when using low quality fuel. If overheated the valve seat insert may become distorted and wear at

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2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): The software of the electrical machine electronics is faulty. This causes the scan tool to read out only the fault memory that was stored first so that any further faults are not displayed.

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2020-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): The software of the electrical machine electronics is faulty. This causes the scan tool to read out only the fault memory that was stored first so that any further faults are not displayed.

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated February 2020. After engine start the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) “Engine

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2020-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated February 2020. After engine start the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) “Engine

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2020-04-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

DELIVERY STOP: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 13 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 MINI vehicles that were produced between February 4 2020 and February 13 2020. Due to a possible production issue the cylinder h

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2020-04-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DELIVERY STOP: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 13 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 MINI vehicles that were produced between February 4 2020 and February 13 2020. Due to a possible production issue the cylinder h

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2020-04-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel

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2020-04-01 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel

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2020-04-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel

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2020-08-01 115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

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

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2020-08-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR – LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is extending the l

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2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.

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2020-09-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.

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2020-09-01 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

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

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2020-09-01 160000 STRUCTURE

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

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2020-05-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 – Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p

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2020-05-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 – Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p

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2020-05-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 – Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p

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2020-10-01 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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

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2020-10-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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

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2020-07-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

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2020-07-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

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2020-07-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

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2020-07-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

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2020-07-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display’s (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

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2020-07-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display’s (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

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2020-07-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display’s (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

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2020-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

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 coolin

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2020-10-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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 coolin

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2020-10-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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 coolin

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2020-10-01 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.

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2020-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.

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2020-10-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SERVICE ACTION – F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.

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2020-10-01 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

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2020-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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2020-07-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling, a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank when the tank is full. The customer may describe this noise as a “helicopter n

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2020-07-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR – LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is extending the l

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2020-07-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR – LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is extending the l

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2020-07-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR – LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is extending the l

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2019-12-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out o

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2020-02-01 150000 SEAT BELTS

SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds

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2020-02-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WATER INGRESS IN FOOTWELL AREA FROM A/C CONDENSATE DRAIN: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016. The condensate drain hose is blocked by the heat shield – The condensate drain hose is not

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2020-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI M54 03 17 dated May 2019. When attempting to stow the convertible top it does not compress into a fully locked position on the left side. T

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2020-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No commu

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2020-01-01 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No commu

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2020-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM

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2020-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM

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2020-01-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM

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2020-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro

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2020-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro

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2020-01-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro

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