2015 MINI COOPER S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
59
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 MINI COOPER S
The 2015 MINI COOPER S has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, SEATS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 59 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Exterior Lighting (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 MINI COOPER S
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 MINI COOPER S, potentially affecting up to 38,533 vehicles.
Recall 15V739000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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 .
View full details →Recall 15V739000 — SEATS
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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 .
View full details →Recall 15V628000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 6,073 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
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.
View full details →Recall 15V450000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 30,456 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 14V789000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 1,928 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 MINI COOPER S
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 MINI COOPER S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The rear windshield fell out of the top of my convertible. There was no accident or foul play involved. The glue that bonds the window to the top became unglued. This happened at 70,000 miles. The top is made of fabric and the window is made out of glass. Have to you replace the entire top to repair it. Not sure why this is not a recall. It is a well-known problem for the car.
The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly (as if already full) while filling the fuel tank. About 1/4 to 1/3 of a gallon of fuel will go in before it turns off, backs up, and the gas overflows onto the outside of the car and onto the concrete. It happens regardless of the pump being used. It started happening occasionally a few months ago if the tank was refilled when a quarter full. It now happens consistently, no matter the fuel level. I had the car put on a lift and the system diagnosed today. The mechanic said the cause is a faulty service valve within the fuel tank assembly. They also said it is a known issue with F56 Mini Coopers.
The back window comes unglued to the convertible top when the car is parked outside in warm weather. Ive seen this in several other mini cooper roadsters within the past few weeks. This causes the car to have a hole in the convertible top and leaves the glass hanging from the sensor. To fix it you need to buy a whole new top. This HAS to be a design defect.
While driving in the rain (light rain) front right and rear left brakes locked up. No warning lights came on, it was a very dangerous situation. The car is currently at a repair shop getting looked at, I had to have it towed there because those wheels will not turn while in neutral even. Reading forums this is a common problem, very serious and dangerous especially with no warning.
While driving in the rain (light rain) front right and rear left brakes locked up. No warning lights came on, it was a very dangerous situation. The car is currently at a repair shop getting looked at, I had to have it towed there because those wheels will not turn while in neutral even. Reading forums this is a common problem, very serious and dangerous especially with no warning.
Safety Rating for the 2015 MINI COOPER S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 MINI COOPER S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 MINI COOPER S
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 59 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 MINI COOPER S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M220117 — SUSPENSION
Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
M660121 — 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.
M160220 — 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 noise" from the rear of the...
M120420 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME) - B36C: In certain situations the exhaust valve seat inserts may become overheated when using low quality fuel. If overheated the valve seat insert may become distorted and wear at an increased rate. Unfavorable software calibration for low quality fuel engine operation.
M510419 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
M510419 — VISIBILITY
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
M130119 — EQUIPMENT
LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR FC1B8302. The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME.
M010119 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
B46M PZEV/SULEV ENGINE - FUEL TANK VENT (PURGE) VALVE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE. The vehicle's malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up.
M160119 — ENGINE
ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
M010218 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 MINI COOPER S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER S
- 2010 MINI COOPER S — 78 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER S — 46 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER S — 30 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER S — 32 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER S — 17 complaints
- 2015 MINI COOPER S (current)
- 2016 MINI COOPER S — 10 complaints
- 2017 MINI COOPER S — 7 complaints
- 2019 MINI COOPER S — 5 complaints
- 2020 MINI COOPER S — 8 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints