NHTSA Complaint #11711458 — 2016 MINI COOPER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11711458
Vehicle	2016 MINI COOPER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 2, 2026
Date Filed	January 16, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME: Fault code Control module Fault code text 1B8302 DME LIN bus, communication (EAC sensor): missing Problem verified. Don't know if car will quit on the highway. Mini recall for exact problem and extended warranty to solve the problem only on the "S" model with the exact same engine.

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