2014 MINI COOPER S
4 recalls, 17 complaints - 655 TSBs
15V739000 Nov 9, 2015
SEATS
Defect Description
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 manufac... Read more
Consequence
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 .
15V628000 Oct 7, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
15V450000 Jul 17, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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 superse... Read more
14V789000 Dec 15, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
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 s... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ISSUE, I HAVE SEEN THIS REPORTED IN OTHER MINI COOPERS THAT WERE RECALLED BUT MY SPECIFIC MODEL WAS NOT. I WANT TO BE SURE ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHER MINI OWNERS. I HAVE NO AIRBAG FUNCTION RIGHT NOW AND BOTH MY DRIVER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ISSUE, I HAVE SEEN THIS REPORTED IN OTHER MINI COOPERS THAT WERE RECALLED BUT MY SPECIFIC MODEL WAS NOT. I WANT TO BE SURE ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHER MINI OWNERS. I HAVE NO AIRBAG FUNCTION RIGHT NOW AND BOTH MY DRIVER... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 15, 2020
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
FIRST GEAR POPS OUT RANDOMLY, WHEN IT'S BEGINNING TO MOVE OR AFTER IT STARTED MOVING. IT CAN GO DAYS WITHOUT HAPPENING THEN IT WILL HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES IN ONE DAY.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2019
Incident date: Feb 7, 2019
BAD SENDING UNIT ON FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY; THIS CAUSED THE GAS LIGHTS TO STOP WORKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.
SUSPENSION
Dec 24, 2018
Incident date: Oct 5, 2018
I WAS DRIVING, MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I HIT A ROCK ON THE ROAD WITH MY FRONT RIGHT TIRE. AFTER THIS, I WOULD HEAR A THUMPING SOUND WHILE TURNING. THEN WE LEARNED THAT THE MOUNTING KIT OF THE FRONT STRUT CRACKED; THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THAT IT'S A COMMON ISSUE AMONG MY M... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 14, 2018
Incident date: Nov 14, 2018
DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION APPEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY
ENGINE
Aug 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING - APPEARS AND REDUCES SPEED AT ANY TIME OF DRIVING - THIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF POWER/PERFORMANCE. THIS WARNING IS ENGAGED AT ANYTIME W/O WARNING. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR VEHICLE SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE AS THIS IMPACTS LOSS OF POWER. WHEN TAKING I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING - APPEARS AND REDUCES SPEED AT ANY TIME OF DRIVING - THIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF POWER/PERFORMANCE. THIS WARNING IS ENGAGED AT ANYTIME W/O WARNING. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR VEHICLE SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE AS THIS IMPACTS LOSS OF POWER. WHEN TAKING I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING - APPEARS AND REDUCES SPEED AT ANY TIME OF DRIVING - THIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF POWER/PERFORMANCE. THIS WARNING IS ENGAGED AT ANYTIME W/O WARNING. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR VEHICLE SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE AS THIS IMPACTS LOSS OF POWER. WHEN TAKING I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
THE F56 HORN IS NOT SENSITIVE, AND REQUIRES AGGRESSIVE PUSHING TO SOUND, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 18, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
OTHER MINI COPPERS FROM THIS YEAR WITH DIFFERENT MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR AN ISSUE THAT ALLOWS THE CAR TO THE EXITED WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN PARK. MY CAR CAN GET SHUT DOWN, THIS IS PURPOSEFULLY STOPPED LIKE AT A PARKING SPACE. WHILE STILL IN DRIVE MODE, I CAN EXIT THE CAR, THE CAR STARTS TO RO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Dec 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MINI COOPER S. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT BLACKED OUT DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WER... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 25, 2016
EXPERIENCED A LOUD RATTLE IN THE CAR, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS, BUT THE RATTLE STILL HAS NOT BEEN ILLUMINATED. I EMAILED THE DEALER AND TOLD HIM THAT REPLACING THE SHOCKS DID NOT ILLUMINATE THE PROBLEM, HE SAID THAT MINI ENGINEERING IS GOING TO WORK ON THIS PROBLEM, THAT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 16, 2015
Incident date: Apr 14, 2015
WHEN ACCELERATING WITH TRANSMISSION IN FIRST GEAR FROM A STOP IT WILL ON OCCASION JUMP OUT OF GEAR CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVING WHEELS. CAR HAS A SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Mar 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 29, 2015
OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILED DURING COMMUTE AND LOST ALL OIL. NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FOR REPAIR. RECEIVED THE CAR BACK NEXT DAY. FAILED PART IS CURRENTLY SUBJECT OF RECALL, BUT MY CAR DID NOT FALL INTO THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL SO I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. TWO DAYS AFTER REPAIR FOR THE OIL FILT... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 29, 2015
OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILED DURING COMMUTE AND LOST ALL OIL. NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FOR REPAIR. RECEIVED THE CAR BACK NEXT DAY. FAILED PART IS CURRENTLY SUBJECT OF RECALL, BUT MY CAR DID NOT FALL INTO THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL SO I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. TWO DAYS AFTER REPAIR FOR THE OIL FILT... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 26, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
VEHICLE LOST ALL OIL SUPPOSEDLY DUE TO A FAULTY OIL FILTER HOUSING CAR STOPPED AND WAS SMOKING. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 MINI COOPER S
655 manufacturer communications from 302 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 105 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 75 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 73 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 65 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 40 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 29 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 20 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 19 |
M610607
Oct 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, m
M110323
Aug 1, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
M540123
Aug 1, 2023
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
M610123
Mar 1, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
M610223
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
M610223
Mar 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
M840322
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS r
M630122
Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
M630122
Feb 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
M220122
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
M610820
Nov 1, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
SIM610321
Apr 1, 2022
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
M340317
Feb 1, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.
M340317
Feb 1, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the left rear brakes. In some cases, there also may be visible damage due to thermal overload.
M230121
Dec 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
M230121
Dec 1, 2021
200000 WHEELS
When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
M360119
Dec 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d
M360119
Dec 1, 2021
200000 WHEELS
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d
M360119
Dec 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when d
M610321
Dec 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M610321
Dec 1, 2021
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M610321
Dec 1, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M610321
Dec 1, 2021
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M640221
Sep 1, 2021
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
M640221
Sep 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
M651015
Sep 1, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609. This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and came in vehicles with option code 609. This uses map N
M640221
Jul 1, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed a
M310115
Jun 1, 2021
010000 STEERING
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
M310115
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
M310115
Jun 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
M220117
May 1, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
263010 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M660121
Apr 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.
M610820
Mar 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
M610820
Mar 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
M610121
Mar 1, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time.
M610121
Mar 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLICKING NOISE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING CHARGING: Clicking noise from the interior passenger side footwell when the vehicle is being charged, with the air conditioning running at the same time.
M610820
Dec 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to sp
M610820
Dec 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s
M610820
Dec 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s
M610820
Dec 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle. The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to s
M640220
Oct 1, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake
M640120
Oct 1, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin
M640220
Oct 1, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake
M640220
Oct 1, 2020
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake
M640120
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin
M640120
Oct 1, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin
M640120
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and coolin
M610520
Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.
M340120
Sep 1, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the
M340120
Sep 1, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the
M340120
Aug 1, 2020
115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket. The DSC data is not processed correctly in the
M011116
Aug 1, 2020
220000 SEATS
OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending the li
M010520
Aug 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC ("MINI USA") is extending the l
M620318
Jul 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
M620318
Jul 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
M620318
Jul 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
M160220
Jul 1, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling, a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank when the tank is full. The customer may describe this noise as a "helicopter n
M130120
May 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
M130120
May 1, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
M130120
May 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
M840818
Apr 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
M620119
Apr 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) do
M620119
Apr 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) do
M620119
Apr 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January 2019.The central instrument's outer perimeter LED ring (arrows) do
M610220
Apr 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En
M610220
Apr 1, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En
M610220
Apr 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En
M610220
Apr 1, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En
M610220
Apr 1, 2020
010000 STEERING
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En
M510120
Apr 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel
M510120
Apr 1, 2020
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel
M510120
Apr 1, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden rel
M220317
Apr 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng
M220317
Apr 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng
M220317
Apr 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower eng
M720120
Feb 1, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds
M640116
Feb 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WATER INGRESS IN FOOTWELL AREA FROM A/C CONDENSATE DRAIN: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016. The condensate drain hose is blocked by the heat shield - The condensate drain hose is not
M320114
Jan 1, 2020
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No commu
M320114
Jan 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M32 01 14 dated October 2016. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No commu
M110120
Jan 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM
M110120
Jan 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM
M110120
Jan 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DM
M110117
Jan 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro
M110117
Jan 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro
M110117
Jan 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electro
M220317
Dec 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out o
M130118
Nov 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST(EAC) SENSOR: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is on and the following fault code is stored in the DME: 1B8004 - EAC Sensor: Temperature - Engine coolant temperature radiator outlet
M130118
Nov 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST(EAC) SENSOR: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is on and the following fault code is stored in the DME: 1B8004 - EAC Sensor: Temperature - Engine coolant temperature radiator outlet
M510419
Nov 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
M510419
Nov 1, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
M710119
Oct 1, 2019
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL. An incorrect "Group" number may be listed on the underhood emissions label for certain model year 2020 vehicles.
M610319
Oct 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY BUTTON. The vehicle cannot be unlocked using the remote control key button. However, Comfort Access operates normally on the front doors and the tailgate. In addition, the Check Control M
M540119
Sep 1, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN: The sunroof does not move and the vehicle has no faults stored related to the sunroof. A software error in the FZD (Roof function center).
M540219
Sep 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise is present from the sunroof while driving only with the sunroof glass in the closed position.
M540219
Sep 1, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise is present from the sunroof while driving only with the sunroof glass in the closed position.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MINI COOPER S
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA08020
Opened: Aug 29, 2008 , Closed: Jan 2, 2009
EXHAUST PIPE BURNS
BMW WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (08V-657) ON 28,450 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2006 THROUGH JULY 8, 2008.DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED EXHAUST PIPE TIPS THAT DO NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER.THE TWO EXHAUST PIPE TIPS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EXIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE V... Read more
PE08031
Opened: Apr 28, 2008 , Closed: Aug 29, 2008
EXHAUST PIPE BURNS
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON THREE CONSUMER REPORTS.THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED BEING BURNED ON THEIR LEGS BY THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE TIP WHILE THEY WERE REMOVING CARGO ITEMS FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THEIR VEHICLES.THE MINI COOPER S MODEL HAS DUAL EXHAUS... Read more
MINI COOPER S - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MINI COOPER S across all model years (2002, 2025).
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Total Recalls
2,184
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
57
Reported Crashes
152
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MINI COOPER S - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2014 (current) | 4 | 17 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 78 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 151 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 197 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 300 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 243 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 383 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 279 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 258 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 105 | View |