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2014 MINI CooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2014 MINI Cooper, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-034 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

2014 MINI Cooper
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years68% below the Cooper median · #14 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 83%Owner complaints345 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 MINI Cooper has problems

34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine80
Power train80
Electrical system81
Structure40
Air bags31
Steering20
Suspension20
Engine and engine cooling22
Fuel/propulsion system20
2 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2014 MINI Cooper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

89%repaired · 2017 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 15V-739 · Nov 9, 2015 · 38 vehicles · 34 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2017 Q1

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 15V-628 · Oct 7, 2015 · 6,073 vehicles · 5,640 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2016 Q4

Structure: body

Recall 15V-450 · Jul 17, 2015 · 30,456 vehicles · 27,375 repaired

Risk. If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2017 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 15V-034 · Jan 26, 2015 · 13,130 vehicles · 10,962 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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95%repaired · 2016 Q2

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 14V-789 · Dec 15, 2014 · 1,928 vehicles · 1,838 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 14V-619 · Oct 3, 2014 · 5,805 vehicles · 5,509 repaired

Risk. Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2015 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 14V-422 · Jul 14, 2014 · 27 vehicles · 27 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Cooper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 MINI Cooper, and the recalls they led to.

  1. International Autos, Inc. / Mini RecallAQ15003 · closed Aug 23, 2016
    No recall
  2. BMW Safety Act ViolationsAQ15004 · closed Oct 2, 2017
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cooper owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11537267 · Aug 8, 2023
TURBO CHARGER HAS SYSTEMATICALLY FAILED OVER THE LAST YEAR, WITH WORSENING EFFECTS. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO "LIMP MODE" AND CUTS POWER. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH MINI COOPERS WITH MANY, BUT NOT ALL YEARS RECALLED.
Complaint 11233525 · Jul 20, 2019 · 68,000 miles
THERMOSTAT HOUSING FAULT CODE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. 2014 MINI COOPER HARDTOP MODELS HAVE A RECALL. MY VIN # DOES NOT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND INITIATE A RECALL FOR MY VIN.
Complaint 11192704 · Mar 31, 2019 · 50,344 miles

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