2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 15V450000 on 07/16/2015
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Affected:
- 30,456
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper and mini cooper s hardtop 2 door vehicles and 2015 mini john cooper works hardtop 2 door vehicles. the affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection."
- Consequence:
- If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
- Correction:
- Mini will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525. note: this recall supersedes 14v-815.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V628000 on 10/06/2015
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 04/06/2015 - 08/09/2015
- Affected:
- 6,073
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mini cooper s and mini cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 mini john cooper works and mini cooper s and mini cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 bmw i3 vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
- Correction:
- Mini and bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS TSBs (52)
- Bulletin:
- M620217
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Fuel gauge erroneous display: vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
- Bulletin:
- M010218
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- N18 thermostat with thermostat housing: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Bulletin:
- M120318
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Buzzing noise from valvetronic motor before or after engine operation: buzzing noise may be heard from the valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
- Bulletin:
- M120318
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Buzzing noise from valvetronic motor before or after engine operation: buzzing noise may be heard from the valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
- Bulletin:
- M120718
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Rough running with various vanos faults: the check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough.
- Bulletin:
- M630118
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service action: replace the left front light electronics control module: the fle_l (front light electronic _ left) module - left side malfunctions.
- Bulletin:
- M630318
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service action: replace the light electronics control modules on both sides: the fle (front light electronic) module on both sides malfunctions.
- Bulletin:
- M650617
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Nbt-evo next generation navigation professional: head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. component protection active: if either the nbt-evo head unit or body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle the
- Bulletin:
- M120917
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- The engine starter intermittently does not crank over: the engine will not start, either consistently or intermittently.
- Bulletin:
- M320116
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Eps intermittent assist failure, fc 4823fa: the steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop.
- Bulletin:
- M510715
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged: the paint finish on the b-pillar (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- Bulletin:
- M510817
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Trunk open message on cluster: check control message (ccm) òtrunk openó message is displayed.
- Bulletin:
- M660617
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Emergency start function does not work with dead remote battery: remote battery is dead.
- Bulletin:
- M130118
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Dme fault code 1b8004 environmental air catalyst (eac) sensor: during a service or vehicle test, the dme has the following fault code stored but the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light is not illuminated:
- Bulletin:
- M510516
- Component:
- 162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
- Summary:
- Water leak in rear hatch: water is found in trunk area.
- Bulletin:
- M620415
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
- Bulletin:
- M660218
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Check control states remote key is missing when the key is located in the vehicle: only vehicles that have been programmed with ista 4.10.1x and i-level 18-03-511 or 18-03-512.
- Bulletin:
- M840418
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
- Bulletin:
- M840518
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
- Bulletin:
- M110117
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures: the service engine soon (mil) light is on with the following fault stored in the dme.
- Bulletin:
- M220317
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- M650118
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (hu-h2): after replacing the head unit high (hu-h2) and performing ista4 programming there is no audio playback.
- Bulletin:
- M120618
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Jcw engine tuning kit - engine loss of power in stop-and-go driving: the engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop and then accelerated again.
- Bulletin:
- M510715
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged: the paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 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:
- M840518
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
- Bulletin:
- M510616
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Squeaking noise from power folding exterior rearview mirrors: a squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out.
- 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:
- M170115
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Engine cranks, no start and/or engine coolant temperature faults: note: the engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in situation1.
- Bulletin:
- M540118
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunroof will not close: the sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame.
- Bulletin:
- M610318
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- The display goes black, vehicle doesnt start again after switching the engine off.: on board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
- Bulletin:
- M620218
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Vehicle check displays due in cbs data after reset for 2nd oil service: after reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as òdueó (yellow).
- Bulletin:
- M840718
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order: improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the central information display (cid), upon connecting to the vehicle:
- Bulletin:
- M010316
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "b38 and b48 leak diagnosis module (nvld): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. information for the eligible vehicles, mini usa a division of bmw of north america, llc (""mini usa"") is extending the limited warranty for th
- Bulletin:
- M110215
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- B38 and b48 engines: rough running and various faults for camshaft sensor signal and vanos control stored in the dme. the engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated. one or more of the following faults are stored in the dm
- Bulletin:
- M121614
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- When warm, engine fails to start with valvetronic fault 135608 stored. the engine cannot be started once it is already warm. the valvetronic (vvt) is fixed at a minimum lift position. the following fault is stored in the dme memory: ? 13560
- Bulletin:
- M250214
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- "eautomatic transmission selector lever will not move out of park. the transmission selector lever cannot be disengaged from the ""p"" position. this can occur very randomly and is difficult to reproduce. no faults are stored in the egs con
- Bulletin:
- M510414
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Driver's side exterior door handle cover cap is loose. the driver's side exterior door handle cover cap is loose or missing. driver's side exterior door handle.
- Bulletin:
- M610115
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Noise from steering column switch center when turning. the customer states that there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. the noise comes from the area of the steering column switch center (szl). when turning t
- Bulletin:
- M610215
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "check control message ""battery discharge"" displays intermittently. the customer states that a ""battery discharge"" check control message is displayed intermittently when the vehicle is started. the following fault code is also stored: d
- Bulletin:
- M640214
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Foul odor when switching on a/c. the customer states there is a foul smell when the a/c is first turned on. it lasts for five minutes. defective coating on the evaporator, allowing bacteria to form.
- Bulletin:
- M650115
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Hu-h headunit: navigation system road map usage. information for the us market, all vehicles come pre-loaded from the factory with the latest navigation system road map database version that was available at the time of vehicle production.
- Bulletin:
- M110715
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "excessive amount of water condensation may accumulate in the engine's crankcase. with prolonged vehicle storage, water condensation in engine's oil may cause oil pump malfunction. affected vehicles this service action involves f55 and f56
- Bulletin:
- M310115
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Front axle noise when turning at low ambient temperatures. a groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. the noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees f), but not at
- Bulletin:
- M330115
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Noises from the rear axle shock absorber. the customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. this noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature.
- Bulletin:
- M510715
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged. the paint finish on the b-pillar (above the door stricker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. the door window cavity seal rubber is too hard and scuffs the b-pillar area when o
- Bulletin:
- M640315
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- "intermittent failure of the blower motor. intermittent failure of the blower motor at high vehicle speeds and/or strong headwinds. the fault code ""0x801204 - blower output stage: short circuit or blocked"" is stored in ihx_i1 (heater-air
- Bulletin:
- M120414
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- "turbocharger coolant pump: fault code 20a503. ""drive faulty"" message is displayed in the check control. fault code 20a503 ""turbocharger coolant pump, self diagnosis: signal implausible"" is stored in the dme. unfavorable dme software ap
- Bulletin:
- M120415
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "b38, b46, and b48 engines: engine noise, drivability complaints, and various dme faults. the vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine z loss of power when idling z
- Bulletin:
- M210115
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- "b38, b46, and b48 engines: clutch operation, engine noise, and drivability complaints. the vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z the customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. z
- Bulletin:
- M620415
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible. information this service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair-related information. eligible and covered work/repairs when submitting a claim for the re
- Bulletin:
- M640214
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Foul odor when switching on a/c. the customer reports a foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when the a/c is first turned on that lasts about five minutes. micro-filter position too low in the ihka housing.
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