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MINI Cooper 2011–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin M120915 · NHTSA communication 10147223 · issued Jul 1, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2011–2016
model years
19
vehicle entries

Official summary

Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.