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2015 MINI Cooper

6 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V789000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The transmission control module in your MINI Cooper is the brain of the automatic transmission system. In some cases, the software for this module was updated incorrectly during maintenance, which could allow you to exit the vehicle without shifting into Park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you exit the vehicle without putting it in Park, the car could roll away. This increases the risk of injury to you and others nearby, and could also cause damage to property.
Free Fix
MINI will update the software in your transmission control module with the correct version, free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the notification letter, and contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #15V628000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger airbag is designed to protect you in case of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2014-2016 MINI Cooper and BMW i3 models, the airbag might not deploy correctly in a low-speed crash due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're a front seat passenger in a low-speed crash, the airbag might not deploy properly. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one at no charge. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Low Priority #15V739000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger seat cushion in your MINI Cooper is equipped with sensors that help the airbag system decide when to deploy. Unfortunately, the calibration on these sensors might be off in your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system doesn't work correctly, it could fail to protect you in a collision, or even deploy at the wrong time. This could lead to serious injury to you or your passenger.
Free Fix
Your MINI dealer will check the seat cushion and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll inspect and fix it for free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Original — 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 .
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Low Priority #15V034000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Tire Information Placard in your MINI Cooper shows the maximum weight your vehicle can handle. Unfortunately, the one in your car might be wrong, listing a lower weight than it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If you follow the incorrect weight limit, it could lead to an overloaded vehicle, which can cause tire damage, uneven tire wear, or even a loss of control while driving.
Free Fix
Your MINI dealer will replace the incorrect label with a corrected one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
Original — 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.
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Low Priority #14V721000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door's seatback adjustment mechanism might not be fully engaged, which could lead to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a rear collision, the seatback could fold, and you might get hurt.
Free Fix
MINI will fix this for free by re-aligning and tightening the seatback adjustment mechanism at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #15V450000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side impact protection system in your MINI Cooper is designed to absorb and distribute the force of a collision to protect the people in the back seat. In some 2014-2015 models, this system doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If your MINI is involved in a side-impact crash, rear seat passengers could be at higher risk of injury due to inadequate protection.
Free Fix
Your MINI dealer will install additional safety material between the back seat and the car's body to improve protection, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
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Browse by Component

SEATS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other MINI Cooper Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
2 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
5 recalls

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