The 2015 MINI Cooper's moderate safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 54 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V0340002015-26-01

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.

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14V7210002014-10-11

SEATS

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.

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.

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15V7390002015-09-11

SEATS

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.

Inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

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View all 4 recalls

14V7890002014-15-12

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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."

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 MINI Cooper has accumulated 54 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel/propulsion System8

02Engine7

03Power Train6

04Electrical System6

05Suspension3

54 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

MINI Cooper Fuel Economy

27–32mpg combined

24-29city

29-38hwy

$1,800-$2,150/yr

With 18 configurations tested, the 2015 MINI Cooper ranges from 27 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Cooper (3-doors) - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper (5-doors) - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper Coupe - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city36 hwy~$1,800/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper (3-doors) - Automatic (S6)

31mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$1,850/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper (5-doors) - Automatic (S6)

31mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$1,850/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper Coupe - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,950/yr8/10 Clean

Cooper Convertible - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Convertible - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Paceman - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Roadster - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Roadster - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S Convertible - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S (3-doors) - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,050/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S (5-doors) - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,050/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S Convertible - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,050/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Paceman - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city29 hwy~$2,150/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S (3-doors) - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper S (5-doors) - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 MINI Cooper

35States

28%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

77413%

TXTexas

5208%

FLFlorida

4457%

DCWashington DC

4227%

MDMaryland

4077%

PAPennsylvania

3556%

NYNew York

3225%

NJNew Jersey

2574%

DEDelaware

2103%

ILIllinois

2033%

COColorado

1753%

WAWashington

1543%

AZArizona

1412%

GAGeorgia

1392%

MN115

ID95

MO95

WY92

MT91

ND91

SD91

NV79

TN78

VA77

OR75

IN72

RI62

HI61

NC58

OH56

MI54

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 MINI Cooper: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2015 MINI Cooper a good car to buy?

The 2015 MINI Cooper has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report fuel/propulsion system as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2015 MINI Cooper?

Yes, 4 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 MINI Cooper?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 MINI Cooper delivers 27–32 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 MINI Cooper?

Out of 54 owner complaints, fuel/propulsion system issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2015 compare to other MINI Cooper years?

Each MINI Cooper model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the MINI Cooper overview page.