CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mini Cooper has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (14 reports).
2015 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 2015 Mini Cooper problems
Problem areas named in the 56 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
What owners report
Anytime the wipers are on and the speed is above 50 mph, this car periodically applies the brakes to keep the rotors dry. It's an automated system that BMW's and Mini's have. However, for some reason, the vehicle now pulls hard to the right, which veers the car into the other lane. The brake pads and rotors are all new. The tires are new and the alignment is good. The brake fluid was just changed and bled. There is literally nothing wrong except for this bizarre system which is now only applying some brake pressure to the front right rotor. The car slows and pulls right suddenly without applying the brake lights. I'm worried I will get rear ended or side swipe somebody. I've resor
On my 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 Door (VIN: [XXX]), 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, and there was a strong odor coming from the rear of the headlight assembly. This was not simply a burned-out bulb. The connector and wiring sustained heat damage that appears to have resulted from an electrical failure. Because of the melted connector, burned wiring, and strong burning small, I believe this created a potential fire hazard. It must be noted that there have not been any changes to the lighting o
Selector lever wrongly not locked in park. Put up a code for transmission (egs). I believe it falls under the transmission control unit recall on mini coopers 2 door hardtop.
Lower Engine Support and Passenger Engine Mount damaged as per routine inspection by dealer in Feb2025. Never diagnosed before. Repair done by independent service center in Feb2025 and I have receipt of approximately 1K. Also, since 22feb2025, I am not able to add fuel to the tank because the pump stops constantly and causes spill of fuel. This can cause fire. Never happened before. Tried at least 4 different gas station and same result. Dealer charges over $200 to perform inspection/diagnostics. Not done yet. Repairs to fuel tank are in the thousands. No warning in the car dashboard for none of the issues. Car with less than 80k miles.
While driving the rear view mirror suddenly tilted downward (drooped). What happened, was that the tension ring popped off. As it turns out, this is a known issue per internet Mini Cooper pages. On hot days the ring loosens and, since the design does not include anything to prevent the ring from sliding off, it does slide off, resulting in the rear view mirror drooping. I reinstalled the ring. This occurred again the next day. I ended up uninstalling the rear view mirror, reinstalling the ring and gluing it in place. Thus far this has held.
2015 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2015 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Mini Cooper?
Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (14), Fuel/Propulsion System (11), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.