2015 MINI COOPER

6 recalls, 74 complaints - 616 TSBs

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 .

38 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

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.

6,073 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

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

30,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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. Th... Read more

Consequence

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.

13,130 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

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.

1,928 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SEATS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

846 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

74 total complaints 10 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	14
POWER TRAIN	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
SERVICE BRAKES	7
SUSPENSION	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
STEERING	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

On my 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 Door (VIN: WMWXS5C50FT830981), the driver's side halogen headlight suddenly stopped working. When I attempted to replace the bulb, I discovered that the headlight connector/pig tail had melted on one side, one of the electrical wires had burned completely through, an... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

Today while merging into the high way the car suddenly slowed down to 40 miles per hour and would not accelerate . We took the car to Toyota however they said they could not find any thing or replicate the problem

Incident date: Feb 22, 2025

Engine shut off unexpectedly while moving at a slow speed, while making a turn. The vehicle shifted into park and applied the emergency brake automatically.

Incident date: Feb 22, 2025

Engine shut off unexpectedly while moving at a slow speed, while making a turn. The vehicle shifted into park and applied the emergency brake automatically.

Incident date: Jul 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle continuously pulled to the right, requiring the driver to make constant corrections. Upon visual inspection of the vehicle, the contact observed that the front passenger's side... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2024

I heard the sound of metal scraping on metal when I applied the brakes. I took it to Boubin Auto Repair and they said they replaced the rear calipers, rotors and pads. They failed to connect the parking brake cable on the right side. The parking brake cable broke later and I took it to Hubbell's Aut... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2023

We purchased our 2018 Ford Escape used with 88,000 miles. At around 96,000 miles the check engine light came on and it threw the P0302 code for a misfire on cylinder 2. We took the car in to Greene Ford Co. in Gainesville, GA. They replaced the coil pack and sparkplug and the car ran well for ~10,00... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH uphill on a curvy road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and jerked to the right towards a ditch that was in front of a cliff. The contact used physical strength to steer the vehicle back into the lane. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the infotainment screen went blank without warning. Occasionally the vehicle would inadvertently shut off once the screen went blank. The contact stated that the adaptive driving system feature would indepen... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Grand Design Imagine. The contact stated that while having the RV serviced, the contact was informed that the wires to the front axle brake on the trailer was never connected. No warning light was illuminated. The RV had been diagnosed. The RV was repaired by an independent m... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently. The low tire air pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front driver’s side tire. The co... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2023

Rusted frame failed PA state inspection. This has been a well maintained vehicle and should not be experiencing that much corrosion.

Incident date: Mar 23, 2023

The front suspension has problem I noticed recently the sway bar and front studs of the car is not reliable and also the fuel tank also has issue even if the tank is not fuel it refuses to take more fuel

Incident date: Mar 23, 2023

Incident date: Feb 27, 2022

Today I start my 2022 F150 Hybrid and I got a loud beep like something didn't work, and then the speaker started screaming at more than 100decibel. It was so loud I couldn't stay inside for more than 10s. I still feel sick after 30 min. I tried to stop / restart the car, the noise continues. I had ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 16, 2022

When refueling, fuel is rejected after dispensing about 1/8 US gallons, about 4 oz. Of course, fuel spills are a hazard - both in possibly of fire, and to the environment - by contaminating ground water. Dealer said that there are several solenoid operated valves and replaced fuel tank and fill pipe... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2022

When refueling, nozzle kept shutting off, a gallon was pumped after nine attempts, also fuel erupted as the fill tube was filled with gas. reluctant to drive this car not knowing how much gas is in the tank. The needle shows less than 1/4 and miles remaining fluctuates between 80 and 110 miles. We a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2022

Incident date: Aug 28, 2022

The proportioning value that controls brake function had a catastrophic failure and caused the brake calipers especially the left front to lock suddenly. The caused the left front wheel to lock and caused the car to pull hard to left and become difficult if not impossible to control. The car pulled... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2022

Incident date: Aug 2, 2022

On display I am getting warning " secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary" whereas my car is in park position with hand brake applied. The warning still shows up. The gearbox works fine the car drives fine. Its the warning that doesn't seem to go away. On diagnostics is shows code "420106"... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2022

On July 12 early morning hours I left Maryland drove to Augusta GA and continued on to Decatur GA totaling 704 Miles. Within an hour of me arriving to Atlanta, I attempted to leave the house again and the car would not crank. I had it towed to Global Mini there in Chamblee, GA. The key stopped com... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2022

The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while filling the fuel tank, regardless of position of nozzle, pressure used, station used. In an attempt to remedy, Mini Service Technicians replaced tank vent valve but it did not correct the issue. I am unable to fill my gas tank.

Incident date: Feb 20, 2022

I can not put gas into my car. I have had the charcoal canister replaced. I am now being told that I need a new fuel tank. I’ve also been informed that this is a reoccurring problem in 2015 mini coopers.

Incident date: Feb 3, 2022

Fuel tank shuts off the gas pump no matter how much gas is in the tank. Faulty fuel tank vent (purge) value is causing the issue. This is a known issue on Mini's. A voluntary recall has been issued for 2016 Mini's, but this problem is also happening on 2015 Mini's. Dealership as well as another ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2022

Warning light to secure vehicle against rolling when placed in park. Alert of a danger situation.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2021

Unable to fill gas as pump repeatedly shuts-off while trying to fill and would even over flow out of the filler neck. Tried 2 different pumps at local QT without luck.. Drove up to local Phillips 66 with exact same issue. Found several other owner with similar issue and found the following Service... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2021

Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well.

Incident date: Jul 27, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Mini Copper The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor re... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2021

Fuel tank did not allow me to input fuel. Pump clicked off immediately. MINI issued a service bulletin on the problem in 2015. I have been advised the entire fuel tank must be replaced, and have heard from other MINI owners this is a systemic problem. If I had been traveling and this problem had sur... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old.

Incident date: Jan 19, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. SECURE GEAR ROLL- A-WAY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR B... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2019

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WENT OUT AT 50,000 MILES WHILE IN MOTION MAKING CAR OVERHEAT.

Incident date: Dec 21, 2019

12/19/19 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO HAVE 2 FRONT TIRES REPLACED HAD THEM MOUNT AND BALANCED AND A FRONT ALIGNMENT DONE. THE DEALER ALSO COMPLETED MULTI POINT VEHICLE CHECK. I GET HOME. THE CAR SITS STILL SATURDAY. I START IT SATURDAY AT 1:30PM AND GET READY TO PULL OUT OF DRIVE WAY. WARNING LIGHT COMES... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2019

Incident date: May 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOM... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, BUT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HABBERSTAD BMW (945 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE R... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2019

PURCHASED VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2017. CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I STARTED ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MINI COOPER SERVICE. WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD COLLAPSED AND IT HAS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE TURBO. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? NO SIGNS OR... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2018

2015 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TREAD ON TIRES BEING WORN AT ONLY 10,000 MILES. *LD *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ORLANDO MINI COOPER (350 S. LAKE N. DESTINY DR, ORLANDO, FL) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2018

TIMING BELT DEFECTIVE LEADING TO SERIOUS ENGINE FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF REPLACEMENT ENGINE AGAIN WAS DEFECTIVE REQUIRING A SECOND REPLACEMENT.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

I GOT THE AIR BAD WARNING A FEW MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING THE SIGNAL WITH A LIL AIRBAG ON MY DASH BOARD. I CALLED THE DEALER TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALER SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY DIDN'T CHECK TO SEE IF THIS ISSUE WAS A RECALL THEY JUST CARED ABOUT FIXING IT IF I PAID THEM. SINCE THEN I GET ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2018

PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE 34,500 MILES, WHILE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY THEY INFORMED ME ABOUT THE CLUTCH BEING TOO SMALL TO DOWNSHIFT THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN. I DIDN'T SPEND NORTHWARDS OF 40K ON A SPORTS CAR ONLY TO BE TOLD ALL SLOWING DOWN SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. Y... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2018

THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON THE DOORS ARE BOTH MOUNTED TOO LOW FOR OVER HALF OF THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS. YOU CAN NOT SEE CARS APPROACHING AS MIRROR IS BLOCKED BY THE DOOR FOR ANYONE UNDER 5FT 9INCHES OR SO.

Incident date: Dec 14, 2017

EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP ON ENGINE INTAKE PORTS AT 35K MILES. CAR PURCHASED NEW, HAS OIL CHANGES BY DEALER EVERY 5K MILES, AND IS FILLED WITH 92 OCTANE GAS. LOTS OF PEOPLE POSTED ON INTERNET OVER LAST 7-8 YEARS THAT MINIS ARE PRONE TO THIS ISSUE AND BMW HASN'T RESOLVED IT. WHEN ASKED IF THIS SHOULD... Read more

Incident date: Dec 14, 2017

Incident date: Nov 14, 2017

WHILE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC CAR LUNGED WHILE ACCELERATING. WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP THEN LIFTED OFF BRAKE AND BEGAN TO FEED IN GAS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM FIRST TO SECOND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) THE CAR LUNGED OR JUMPED FORWARD. THE ACTION WAS SO SEVERE MY FIRST ACTION AFTER HITT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2017

I TOOK MY 2015 MINI IN FOR ITS LAST SERVICE BEFORE CONVERTING MY LEASE INTO A FINANCING DEAL AND PURCHASING CAR. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE RECALL DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROBLEM. THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR 2 YEARS YET NEVER INFORMED ME. MY DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE DONE HUNDREDS OF E... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK WITH KEY FOB, THE TRUNK FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE IN THE HOPE THAT IT WOULD UNLOCK THE TRUNK. WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO WALK TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO ROLL DESPITE THE EMERGENCY B... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2015 MINI COOPER

2015 Mini Cooper 2 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 MINI COOPER

616 manufacturer communications from 278 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	97
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	68
350000 EQUIPMENT	68
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	56
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	40
100000 POWER TRAIN	25
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	19
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	19

160000 STRUCTURE

Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.

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

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.

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

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.

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.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

200000 WHEELS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

200000 WHEELS

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

100000 POWER TRAIN

When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

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).

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

350000 EQUIPMENT

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

010000 STEERING

A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle

020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)

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.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: After the recent software update, the cruise control cannot be activated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

160000 STRUCTURE

REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Engine Replacement Procedures

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

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120V/240V CHARGER: The MINI-approved accessory TurboCord will not charge the vehicle.

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

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

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

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without radar) is not operating up to customer expectations. Customers can report system errors such as: Vehicle equipped with camera-based AC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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)

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

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

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MINI COOPER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

BMW Safety Act Violations

In a Consent Order executed on December 17, 2015, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by: failing to conduct a timely recall for Recall No. 15V-450; failing to file certain quarterly recall reports in a timely manner; failing to timely notify vehicle owners of... Read more

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

International Autos, Inc. / Mini Recall

The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy h... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Loss of power steering assist

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) originally opened the investigation of loss of power steering assist in model year (MY) 2004 and 2005 Mini Cooper as Preliminary Evaluation PE10-038.The investigation was upgraded to Engineering Analysis EA11-005 in May, 2011.During EA11-005 the scope was ex... panded to include MY 2002 and 2003 vehicles that use the same steering system.The subject vehicles now include MY 2002, the first year BMW sold MINI in the U.S., through mid-MY 2005 covering approximately 109,000 vehicles.The subject vehicles use an electrically driven pump to provide hydraulic pressure to a conventional rack-and-pinion steering gear.A pump, the electric motor, and an electronic control unit (ECU) are housed in a single component BMW calls a Power Pack.The investigation focused on contaminant-induced failure of the ECU resulting in a loss of assist without warning.When assist is lost mechanical steering is retained however increased steering effort is required to keep the vehicle on an intended path.Some consumers reported that restarting the vehicle (cycling the ignition switch) would often reinstate the steering assist.Additionally, and by design, assist can also reinstate during the drive cycle in limited circumstances.The unexpected loss of assist, and/or possibly the reinstatement of assist while driving, may contribute to a loss of vehicle control in certain driving situations.During MY 2005 production BMW introduced a revised Power Pack design (the ECU incorporated a conformal coating of the circuit board) which resulted in a significant reduction in failures.ODI identified 20 reports describing crashes consistent with a loss of power assist event possibly caused by a failure of the Power Pack.Two reports alleged an injury however both were minor in nature and did not require emergency treatment (a subsequent doctor's visit occurred in one case).Ten of these reports described low speed crashes with minimal, or in most cases no property or vehicle damage (e.g., striking a movable barrier in a parking lot).Additionally 27 other reports alleged or indicated that a crash occurred due to a Power Pack failure however in reviewing these reports, ODI either 1) was unable to confirm that a crash actually occurred (8 reports), or 2) determined that the crash circumstances (e.g., adverse road/weather conditions) or cause (e.g., the crash was caused by steering linkage failure) were not attributable to a Power Pack failure (19 reports).Throughout the investigation BMW maintained that loss of assist in the subject vehicles did not constitute a safety related defect, noting that the subject vehicles are smaller, light weight vehicles that can be reasonably controlled when assist is lost.In May 2013 BMW launched a 13 year/150,000 mile extended warranty coverage utilizing the redesigned Power Pack as a replacement part.ODI continued its investigation.In July 2014 BMW provided ODI a status of the ongoing extended warranty program, and in May 2015 ODI requested an update of complaint data.Following a review of the provided data, ODI informed BMW of its assessment that loss of steering assist failures were not adequately resolved by an extended warranty program.On October 12, 2015 BMW notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall (15V-660) on approximately 86,000 subject vehicles not previously remedied with the new design Power Pack through regular or extended warranty programs.The recall covers MY 2002-2005 MINI Cooper, MY 2002-2005 MINI Cooper S, and MY 2005 MINI Cooper/Cooper S convertibles manufactured through Feb 9, 2005.Vehicles produced after this date are not included siRead more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) ANALYZED CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW)AND TO ODI THAT ALLEGED FAILURES OF THE ELECTROHYDRAULIC POWER STEERING (EHPS) USED IN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES.THE ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT 43 OF THE 52 (83%) REPORTS WE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI), BMW STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS AN INSUFFICIENT SEAL OF THE GROUND CABLE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE CHASSIS.WATER INGRESS CAN OCCUR AND THE WATER CAN TRAVE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN MARCH 2006, BMW REISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN FIRST ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 2003, TO MINI DEALERS REGARDING THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR IMPROPER WIRE CRIMPS IN APPROXIMATELY 31,500 MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 2003.THE NEW SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT THE WARRANTY C... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

ODI HAS GRANTED THE PETITION AND HAS OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-053) ON ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 MINI COOPER VEHICLES.

MINI COOPER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MINI COOPER across all model years (2002, 2026).

53 Total Recalls

2,851 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

104 Reported Crashes

155 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

MINI COOPER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	2	View
2025	3	1	View
2024	0	1	View
2023	0	9	View
2022	0	7	View
2021	2	7	View
2020	2	11	View
2019	2	17	View
2018	0	10	View
2017	3	42	View
2016	1	43	View
2015 (current)	6	74
2014	7	45	View
2013	1	72	View
2012	1	96	View
2011	1	129	View
2010	2	142	View
2009	1	192	View
2008	1	155	View
2007	1	156	View
2006	1	247	View
2005	4	440	View
2004	4	330	View
2003	4	388	View
2002	5	220	View
2001	0	7	View

Other MINI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
COOPER S	66	2,180	View
JCW	25	22	View
COOPER S CLUBMAN	21	120	View
COUNTRYMAN	18	147	View
COOPER SE	13	7	View
JCW CLUBMAN	12	5	View
COOPER S CONVERTIBLE	12	180	View
COOPER CONVERTIBLE	11	215	View

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