Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mini Cooper S. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Replacement Passenger Seat Cushions/Air Bag Coding
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 .
89.5% repairedof 38 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Passenger Frontal Air Bag May not Deploy Properly
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- 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.
93.2% repairedof 6,073 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V628000
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Side Impact Crash Worthiness/FMVSS 214
Structure · body
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- 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 supersedes 14V-815.
90.4% repairedof 30,456 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Transmission Software may Result in Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- 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.
95.5% repairedof 1,928 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (18)
18 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
2involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 16.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 16.7% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 16.7% |
| Air bags | 2 | 11.1% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 11.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 11.1% |
| Structure | 2 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5.6% |
| Power train | 1 | 5.6% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 5.6% |
How 2015 compares with other Cooper S years
Best and worst Cooper S years →201135
201226
201324
201413
201518
20169
20176
20195
20205
20221
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 35 | 3 |
| 2012 | 26 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 |
| 2015 | 18 | 4 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2015 Mini Cooper S FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Mini Cooper S have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 15V739000 (air bag), 15V628000 (air bag), 15V450000 (structure), 14V789000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Mini Cooper S problems?
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (3), Exterior lighting (3), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2015 Cooper S compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Mini Cooper S model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2011 the most (35). The 2015 drew 18. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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