Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2016 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
On September 13, 2026, my vehicle experienced a failure of the internal steptronic automatic transmission gear selector position-detection return spring (torsion spring). This mechanical failure triggered persistent dashboard safety warnings reading: "p secure vehicle against rolling" and "transmission: secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. " even though the vehicle physically shifts into park, the broken internal spring prevents the magnet from signaling the sensor. This creates an immediate safety hazard, confusion regarding vehicle state, and an increased risk of vehicle rollaway. Mini is aware of this systematic component failure and issued a 10-year/120,000-mile extended warranty (service bulletin si m01 04 24) to cover it. However, I was denied coverage and forced to pay out-of-pocket for repairs because eligibility was arbitrarily restricted by vehicle production date, despite my vehicle (produced on 6/9/2016) experiencing the exact same mechanical defect, fault codes, and safety risks.
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on their drive way which is on a hill. Fifteenth minutes later the vehicle came out of park, rolled down their drive way and crashed through the contact's garage door. The emergency brake was and and the vehicle was parked. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Jw ## VIN failed ## ,2016 Mini Cooper S ##.