2016 Mini Cooper Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Mini Cooper service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • S Hot Chili Hatchback 2-Door
  • John Cooper Works Coupe 2-Door
  • S Convertible 2-Door
  • S Salt Hatchback 2-Door
  • Chili Convertible 2-Door
  • S Chili Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Hot Chili Hatchback 4-Door
  • Hot Chili Convertible 2-Door
  • S HighGate Convertible 2-Door
  • Base Convertible 2-Door
  • John Cooper Works Convertible 2-Door
  • S Salt Hatchback 4-Door
  • Salt Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Hatchback 2-Door
  • Chili Hatchback 2-Door
  • Salt Hatchback 2-Door
  • Pepper Hatchback 4-Door
  • Base Hatchback 4-Door
  • Chili Coupe 2-Door
  • Pepper Hatchback 2-Door
  • Base Hatchback 2-Door
  • Hot Chili Coupe 2-Door
  • Pepper Convertible 2-Door
  • John Cooper Works Hatchback 2-Door
  • Chili Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Chili Hatchback 2-Door
  • S Sport Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.6L 1597CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.5L 1499CC l3 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.6L 1597CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Mini Cooper Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V22200031/03/2017Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the

Consequence

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confuse

Remedy

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free

NHTSA #15V88700030/12/2015Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 1

Consequence

A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inve

NHTSA #16V74700017/10/2016Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubma

Consequence

In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may ac

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. T

NHTSA #15V62800007/10/2015Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of inju

Remedy

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free

TSB #11021120

The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicles original in-service da

TSB #11009007

EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE LTD WTY EXT (ELW) 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES

TSB #11006765

For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicles Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicles orig

TSB #11005248

For this vehicle, the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicles orig

TSB #10245428

Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.

TSB #10244507

MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, mos

TSB #10242534

?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.

TSB #10242535

?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.

Showing the 8 most recent of 85 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200303Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

WAS IN A SIGNIFICANT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 2.18.20. DRIVING ON US-98WEST 2016 MINI COOPER 4DOOR WHEN LARGE CHEVY2500 PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45-50M

20200303Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported2 injured

WAS IN A SIGNIFICANT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 2.18.20. DRIVING ON US-98WEST 2016 MINI COOPER 4DOOR WHEN LARGE CHEVY2500 PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45-50M

20201123Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHO OWNED A 2016 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE

20231027Component: EQUIPMENT1 injured

*The condensation drain hose is not properly draining the condensate from the vehicle. The micro-filter is is absorbing condensate water from the evaporator housing. *After a while the water that si

20260116Component: 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 Pro

Showing the 5 most serious of 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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