2016 MINI COOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MINI COOPER
The 2016 MINI COOPER has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (9 complaints), Exterior Lighting (8 complaints), and Electrical System (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 MINI COOPER, potentially affecting up to 6,073 vehicles.
Recall 15V628000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 6,073 vehicles affected
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,...
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MINI COOPER
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MINI COOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue so it's possible they all have similar or the same faulty wiring/electrical for the brake lights and signal indicator lights.
The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue so it's possible they all have similar or the same faulty wiring/electrical for the brake lights and signal indicator lights.
The rear brake lights and rear signal indicator lights keep going in and out arbitrarily. It's dangerous because it will work fine and then just randomly stop working and then work again. People can't tell if I'm stopping or turning when this randomly occurs. This is currently not a recall on my Mini, however, I saw that it is a recall on other Minis and it seems mine is having the same issue so it's possible they all have similar or the same faulty wiring/electrical for the brake lights and signal indicator lights.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MINI COOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MINI COOPER
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MINI COOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M540123 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
M610321 — 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.
M410121 — 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.
M110117 — 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 Electronics (DME). Fault Code: Control Unit: Fault Code Text: 118002 DME...
M130118 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST(EAC) SENSOR: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is on and the following fault code is stored in the DME: 1B8004 - EAC Sensor: Temperature - Engine coolant temperature radiator outlet comparison to each other implausible DME software calibration error for EAC sensor diagnostics.
SIM120216 — POWER TRAIN
Engine will not start (no crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation.
SIM640116 — STRUCTURE
Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate Drain
SIM640116 — EQUIPMENT
Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate Drain
SIM650516 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPORADIC FAILURE OF DIFFERENT AUDIO CHANNELS. INTERMITTENTLY, DIFFERENT SPEAKERS MAY BE INOOPERATIVE DURING AN ENTIRE DRIVE CYCLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE ENTERS SLEEP MODE AND THE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED.
SIM651315 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HISSING NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WHEN RADIO VOLUME IS TURNED DOWN. SOFTWARE IN HK HIFI AMPLIFIER.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MINI COOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER
- 2011 MINI COOPER — 128 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER — 95 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER — 43 complaints
- 2015 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2016 MINI COOPER (current)
- 2017 MINI COOPER — 39 complaints
- 2018 MINI COOPER — 10 complaints
- 2019 MINI COOPER — 17 complaints
- 2020 MINI COOPER — 10 complaints
- 2021 MINI COOPER — 7 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints