2006 MINI COOPER Recall
- Campaign:
- 15V205000 on 04/05/2015
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal
- Manufactured:
- 01/04/2005 - 11/27/2006
- Affected:
- 91,800
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 mini cooper convertible and cooper s convertible vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to july 31, 2008. due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
- Consequence:
- An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2006 MINI COOPER TSBs (32)
- Bulletin:
- SI M21-03-08
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Mini- r5 & r56 (cooper; cooper s) with getrag 6 speed manual transmission: complaint of an intermittent no-crank, no start situation. the clutch switch module has not been secured in the correct position on the clutch master cylinder. *
- Bulletin:
- SI-M-65-05-08
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Mini: check svs function. on certain vehicles, the voice input system (svs sa 620) does not function. the svs was not installed in the vehicles. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIM-12-02-09
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SI-M63-01-09
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mini: while driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves. the headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine ground point. r55 (cooper clubman, cooper s clubman); r56 (cooper, c
- Bulletin:
- SI-M-63-01-09
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mini vehicles: while driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves. the headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine ground point. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SI-M-18-01-09
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Mini: due to a failure in the production process,the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level of vehicle emissions. the catalyst efficiency fault code (276a) will be stored in the dme memory, and the service engine s
- Bulletin:
- SIM-51-09-07
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Mini: water leak from the front doors. after heavy rain, the carpet may be wet in the area near the rear of the front doors or in the footwell area. water which is allowed to enter the vehicle at the top rear edge of the door is not able
- Bulletin:
- SIM-17-02-07
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. after the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. due to the operating strategy of the dme, the electric cooling fan may continue to run after the engine is
- Bulletin:
- SIM-13-06-10
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes ofcustomer complaints relating to the n14/n18 drivability and fuel
- Bulletin:
- SIM-11-07-08
- Component:
- 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Summary:
- Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SIM-65-06-11
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SIM-12-04-09
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. there may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SIM-17-01-10
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SIM-12-02-11
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: a software error is causing a hesitation or jerking when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 ' 4000 rpm. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SI-M61-01-12
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SIM-65-08-03
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SIM-11-01-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. no model years listed. *pe updated 4/19/2013. *kb updated 3/11/14.
- Bulletin:
- SIM-11-03-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and r58. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SI-M-13-01-13
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Mini: there is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump current version that has been replaced with the corrected repair instruction portion for the n14 and n18 engine. models r55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6
- Bulletin:
- SIM-01-05-14
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Mini: information on parts warranty extension applying to previous qualifying repairs and no immediate repair required unless currently experiencing problem with cvt assembly or component. model 2005-2008 cooper, cooper s. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIM-61-05-14
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. model f56 (cooper, cooper s). *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIM-11-10-14
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. model all. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 11 02 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 11 06 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 12 05 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 12 06 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 12 07 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 12 09 15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- M240118
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
- Bulletin:
- M650610
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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:
- Bulletin:
- M650610
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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:
- Bulletin:
- M010514
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Mini cvt replacement parts warranty extension: additional 12 months with up to 50,000 accumulated miles. a mini vehicle's cvt assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized mini dealer or bmw center may
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