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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–132 of 132, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2012–Apr 1, 2013.
Back to 2012 MINI COOPER problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10149508
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Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head unit
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10149508 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149504
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"MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in vehicle operation limitations, specifically when operated in cold climates or on wet, slushy or snow-covered roads. If your MINI JCW GP owner prefers a set of tires that better fits his/her driving style and climate, these owners can swap out the factory-original equipment (OE) Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires for a set of the following MINI approved alternate tires: ??205/45R17 84W John Cooper Works performance run-flat tires Please refer to the attached MINI Product Planning & Strategy Bulletin M-20-0313-0012, ""MINI John Cooper Works GP Unleashed,"" for more information, including the required ""choice of tire option"" agreement form."
Source components: EQUIPMENT · TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10149504 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149503
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Service Action: Retrofit John Cooper Works Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles. A number of these vehicles were inadvertently produced without the standard gearshift paddles. Vehicle option ordering error
Source components: STEERING · SUSPENSION.
Source record 10149503 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149502
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SI M12 02 12 Engine Electrical Systems April 2013 Technical Service . After reprogramming the vehicle to integration level R056-11-11-503 (ISTA/P P45.1.3.0) or higher, one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME fault memory: Vehicles with N16 engine: * 2F42 Engine ventilation heating, Control The Service Engine Soon lamp is not illuminated. Vehicles with N18 engine: * 37DE Engine ventilation, heating, triggering: open circuit The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. CAUSE Due to a DME software change, the diagnostic monitoring capability is improved for the engine ventilation heating system. However, a fault will be stored in the fault memory because the engine ventilation heater circuit has a malfunction currently present.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10149502 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149501
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Service Action: Replace the Coolant Pump. Coolant is leaking from the coolant pump. CAUSE The coolant pump may develop cracks in the plastic housing. These cracks may result in a coolant leak.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149501 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149500
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Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10149500 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150148
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Basic SVS: Voice Recognition Inoperative After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.x, the voice recognition (Basic SVS) is inoperative. NOTE: The Basic SVS only includes voice recognition for phone functions. Error in the coding data of ISTA/P 2.48.x The voice recognition function is unintentionally deactivated.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10150148 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150147
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"CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: * Menu ""PRESETS"" * Preset buttons on the head unit Hardware error in the CHAMP2 head unit"
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10150147 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149469
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Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head unit
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10149469 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149468
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CHAMP2: Integrated Cooling Fan Is Noisy Intermittently. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that this only happens at high ambient temperatures, which keep the fan running after the ignition is turned off. This Service Information will be updated as soon as a solution is available. A software solution is expected to be available with ISTA/P 2.49.0 in March 2013. New integration level: R056-13-03-501 or higher.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149468 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149466
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Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10149466 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149464
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"N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increasing to full operating temperature. The following fault may be stored in the DME: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal While performing test plan B1214 M KNOCK SENSOR, the following error message will be displayed: ""An error has occurred during execution of a service program. Fault code: 61/3."" This error in the test plan will not allow diagnosis to continue. The test plan error will be repaired with ISTA/D 2.36.0. CAUSE A DME calibration error in the knock sensor diagnostics results in an increased sensitivity threshold to cold temperatures."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149464 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10051919
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MINI: INTEGRATED COOLING FAN IS NOISY INTERMITTENTLY. THIS NOISE MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, AND R60. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Source record 10051919 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149332
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Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree with the actual brake pad thickness. The yellow brake lining service due indicator illuminates even though the pad thickness is greater than the minimum wear limit (approximately 3.7 mm); the brake wear sensor has not yet been activated (from a thickness of approx. 4.2 mm). In some cases, the red warning message may already be active. The CBS front/rear brake display is based on a mathematical calculation. Various influences are incorporated into this calculation (for example, vehicle speed, brake pressure, and rotor temperature). Due to changing driving characteristics and/or unfavorable environmental conditions, the calculated remaining distance may differ from actual pad thickness.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10149332 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149331
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ABS/DSC Control During Light Braking. When driving slowly over uneven road surfaces, there may sometimes be pre-mature ABS application relative to the driving situation with the brake lightly applied. Software in the Dynamic Stability Control unit (DSC)
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10149331 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149327
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Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a "Service Engine Soon" lamp being illuminated.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149327 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149326
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Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a "Service Engine Soon" lamp being illuminated.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149326 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149325
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Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a "Service Engine Soon" lamp being illuminated.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10149325 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149323
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Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10149323 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046979
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MINI: WHEN A FALSE READING LEADS TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING ENGINE AND CAUSES SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP TO ILLUMINATE, INTERNAL CORROSION IS FORMING IN ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, CAUSING INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING DUE TO BRIDGING OF CONTACTS. MODELS 2010-2012 R55, R56, R57, R58. *PE UPDATED ON 4/19/2013. *KB
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10046979 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046940
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MINI: INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING DUE TO POSSIBLE CORROSION FORMING IN ENGINE COOLANT SENSORS WHICH LEADS TO BRIDGING OF CONTACTS CAUSING DIFFICULT IN STARTING ENGINE OR ILLUMINATION SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 4/19/2013. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10046940 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046920
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MINI: INTERNAL BRIDGING OF CONTACTS BY INTERNAL CORROSION FORMING ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, COULD GIVE INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND/OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON BEING ILLUMINATED. MODELS 2010-2012 R55, R56, R57, R58. *PE UPDATED ON 4/19/2013. *KB
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10046920 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150399
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"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10150399 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046779
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MINI: ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, INTERNAL CORROSION MIGHT BE FORMING, CAUSING A FALSE, INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING, LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING ENGINE AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION. MODELS 2010-2012 R55, R56, R57, R58 (COOPER, COOPER S-CONVERTIBLE, CLUBMAN, HARDTOP, COUPE). *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED 3/11/2013 *JS
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10046779 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150357
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?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system is triggered intermittently. One or more of the following conditions may trigger the alarm system: Sun roof in the tilted/open position, Window partially open, Excessive local noise (for example, near an airport, on a busy road, or in heavy rain) CAUSE Normal sensitivity of the interior ultrasonic sensor.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10150357 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150356
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"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 properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, the diagnostic test plans must be performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. The procedure below will guide the technician to properly repairing the vehicle and getting paid for a warranty claim. CAUSE Discharged battery."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10150356 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150353
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"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10150353 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150352
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"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10150352 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150351
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"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10150351 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150347
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During Engine Oil Service a Small O-Ring Is Found in the Oil Filter Housing. No customer complaint has been received. During the scheduled engine oil service, the technician notices a black rubber o-ring lying on the bottom of the engine oil filter housing. The o-ring has been dislodged from the non-return valve inside the engine oil filter housing. No subsequent engine damage occurs from the dislodged o-ring. Engine oil filter housing (1) Rubber o-ring (2) The material dimensions of the rubber o-ring are not satisfactory, allowing it to become dislodged from its installation location.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10150347 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10049422
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MINI: THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAD POOR SOLDER CONTACTS IN COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED A NO START, OR HARD, LONG CRANK START OF A COLD ENGINE. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10049422 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10049421
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MINI: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, NOW AN INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT DUE TO CHANGE IN WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACEMENT OF HARNESS HAS TWO SEPARATE TWO PIN CONNECTORS, WHERE ONE FOR COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND OTHER COOLANT THERMOSTAT. ALL MODELS BUILT UP TO 3/2012. *PE
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10049421 at NHTSA