2014 MINI COOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
88
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 MINI COOPER
The 2014 MINI COOPER has received a total of 43 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, SEATS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 88 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (8 complaints), Engine (8 complaints), and Power Train (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2014 MINI COOPER, potentially affecting up to 57,495 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 15V034000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 13,130 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at...
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 →Recall 14V619000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 5,805 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
Consequence: Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
View full details →Recall 14V422000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy...
Consequence: If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 MINI COOPER
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 MINI COOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger’s 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 in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
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.
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 before someone is t-boned at an intersections. This part MUST be immediately recalled due to the safety risk. The images below show the JBE fuse box housing as well as the PCB where the cold solder joint can be seen. I have circled the cold solder joint in the close up picture.
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 before someone is t-boned at an intersections. This part MUST be immediately recalled due to the safety risk. The images below show the JBE fuse box housing as well as the PCB where the cold solder joint can be seen. I have circled the cold solder joint in the close up picture.
Safety Rating for the 2014 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 MINI COOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 MINI COOPER
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 88 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 MINI COOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M610321 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is not affected by the incorrect display.
M640221 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
M510120 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOORS DO NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER: At ambient temperatures below freezing one or both front doors may not open when attempting to enter. In some cases after opening they may not correctly latch. A missing seal on the inner Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the...
M610220 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on...
M610220 — ENGINE
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on...
M510319 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
RATTLE FROM FRONT DOOR: A rattle noise is present from the door while driving most commonly when driving over rough roads.
M840219 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
M620119 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON. CAUSE Software error in the Automotive Pixel Link driver (APIX driver). APIX is the serial high-speed Gigabit multichannel link that connects displays such as the LED ring with vehicle control modules.
M510616 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out.
M620415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2014 MINI COOPER.
Investigation AQ15003 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Closed
Opened:
International Autos, Inc. / Mini Recall
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER
- 2009 MINI COOPER — 192 complaints
- 2010 MINI COOPER — 142 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER — 128 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER — 95 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER (current)
- 2015 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2016 MINI COOPER — 41 complaints
- 2017 MINI COOPER — 39 complaints
- 2018 MINI COOPER — 10 complaints
- 2019 MINI COOPER — 17 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 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