CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mini Cooper has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (8 reports).
2014 Mini Cooper recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Activate or Shut Off Incorrectly
Replacement front passenger seat cushions installed during service on certain 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles may have sensors that were calibrated incorrectly.
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in low-speed crash
The passenger-side frontal airbag in these vehicles may not deploy properly in a low-speed crash.
Rear Seat Passengers May Face Higher Injury Risk in Side Crash
This recall covers certain 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles.
Tire placard lists wrong maximum weight
Some 2014-2015 MINI Cooper two-door hardtops built between December 2013 and December 2014 may have a Tire Information Placard that shows an incorrect maximum load capacity weight.
Most common 2014 Mini Cooper problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
What owners report
The "Passenger Airbag Off" light is illuminated, meaning the primary safety restraint system is disabled. The failed component is the "Occupancy Classification System (OCS) / OC3 Sensor Mat." I purchased a very well-maintained 2014 MINI in March 2026 and the failure occurred shortly after the 10-year warranty window expired. BMW Group has similar BMW models using the very same technology, and they received 15-year extensions, not 10. BMW Coverage: Has extended the warranty for the OC3 mat to 15 years/Unlimited miles for specific "eligible US-specification" models like the 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4. MINI Coverage: Currently caps the warranty extension at 10 years/120,000 miles for its eli
The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passengerâs side doors and windows failed to properly close. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by a faulty foot well module which caused the electrical power windows to malfunction and the doors to not properly close. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed
Engine motor mount sheared, allowing motor to interact with and bounce directly on the frame, and stressing the other connections and components. Dealer indicated this is a very common problem for this car model and is likely a design issue, and even had another example of a sheared mount on display in order to show others with the same issue.
The fuse box JBE module has a Quality Assurance problem with a solder connection to the NEC low pressure fuel relay. This is a known issue with BMW/Mini. The car suddenly stalls without warning. If the driver is not keen or if traffic patterns do not allow, the car can be left in very dangerous situations on the highway or in the middle of intersection. The repair for this problem is widely distributed online via blogs and YouTube, but replacement modules are $1500 (part only) and these modules are not available until at least October 2023. There are no warning lights or other warnings prior to the incident. While I am not aware of any serious injuries, it is only a matter of time befo
The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was smoke detected from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or crash. The fire department distinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,700.
2014 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2014 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2014 Mini Cooper: Passenger Air Bag May Activate or Shut Off Incorrectly; Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in low-speed crash; Rear Seat Passengers May Face Higher Injury Risk in Side Crash; Tire placard lists wrong maximum weight; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mini Cooper?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (8), Electrical System (8), Engine (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mini Cooper has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.