Does the 2015 MINI Cooper have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 MINI Cooper, including Equipment › Other › Labels; Structure › Body; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2015 MINI Cooper problems?

Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (14), fuel/propulsion system (11), electrical system (10), power train (10).

How much does a 2015 MINI Cooper cost to own for 5 years?

About $35,390 over 5 years ($590/month) at an estimated $7,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2015 MINI Cooper

The 2015 MINI Cooper earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $35,390 to own it for five years, or $590 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 56 complaints.

Recalls: 6
Complaints: 56
5-yr cost: $35k
MPG (EPA): 30

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6 recalls may apply

For the 2015 MINI Cooper. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
Fix: 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 1-866-825-1525.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $7,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$35,390

$590/month · $0.59/mile

Depreciation	$1,696
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$6,700
Maintenance	$7,420
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$2,124
Taxes & fees	$1,450

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

56 complaints3 involved a crash

Engine14
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Electrical System10
Power Train10
Service Brakes8
Unknown Or Other4

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: Not rated
Frontal: Not rated
Side: Not rated
Rollover: Not rated

What to check on a used 2015 MINI Cooper

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 MINI Cooper a good car to buy?: The 2015 MINI Cooper earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $35,390 to own it for five years, or $590 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 56 complaints.
Does the 2015 MINI Cooper have recalls?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 MINI Cooper, including Equipment › Other › Labels; Structure › Body; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2015 MINI Cooper problems?: Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (14), fuel/propulsion system (11), electrical system (10), power train (10).
How much does a 2015 MINI Cooper cost to own for 5 years?: About $35,390 over 5 years ($590/month) at an estimated $7,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.