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2015 MINI Cooper recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
75
Latest campaign
Nov 9, 2015

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats2Nov 9, 2015
Air bags1Oct 7, 2015
Structure1Jul 17, 2015
Equipment1Jan 26, 2015
Power train1Dec 15, 2014

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 9, 2015Latest campaign
Nov 9, 201515V739000

Seats

Inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V739000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.
Risk
Inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 .
Filed under
Cooper, Cooper S
Campaign
NHTSA 15V739000 · Nov 9, 2015
Oct 7, 201515V628000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V628000
What's wrong
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
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.
Filed under
Cooper, Cooper S
Campaign
NHTSA 15V628000 · Oct 7, 2015
Jul 17, 201515V450000

Structure: body

If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

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What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.
Filed under
Cooper, Cooper S
Campaign
NHTSA 15V450000 · Jul 17, 2015
Jan 26, 201515V034000

Equipment: other labels

The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V034000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Filed under
Cooper
Campaign
NHTSA 15V034000 · Jan 26, 2015
Dec 15, 201414V789000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V789000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Filed under
Cooper, Cooper S
Campaign
NHTSA 14V789000 · Dec 15, 2014
Nov 10, 201414V721000

Seats

If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V721000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
Risk
If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Filed under
Cooper
Campaign
NHTSA 14V721000 · Nov 10, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component75

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
75Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1824211
Fuel/propulsion system1317000
Electrical system1216201
Power train1115100
Service brakes912200
Unknown or other79101
Suspension34000
Air bags34000
Structure34000
Exterior lighting34010
Visibility/wiper23000
Visibility23000
Steering23000
Vehicle speed control23100
Equipment23000

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper Convertible, Cooper Hardtop, Cooper Roadster, Cooper S, Cooper S Hardtop, Cooper S Roadster, JCW, JCW Roadster.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Anytime the wipers are on and the speed is above 50 mph, this car periodically applies the brakes to keep the rotors dry. It's an automated system that BMW's and Mini's have.”

    Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756726
  • Electrical system

    “On my 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 Door (VIN: [XXX]), the driver's side halogen headlight suddenly stopped working.”

    Filed 07/11/2026 · ODI 11749756
  • Structure

    “The rear windshield fell out of the top of my convertible. There was no accident or foul play involved. The glue that bonds the window to the top became unglued. This happened at 70,000 miles.”

    Filed 01/03/2026 · ODI 11708598

Other MINI Cooper model years

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2015 MINI Cooper recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 MINI Cooper have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 15V739000 (reported November 9, 2015), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 MINI Cooper recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), structure (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 MINI Cooper?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 MINI Cooper?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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