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2015 Mini Cooper S

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2015 Mini Cooper S
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:19:52.339Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2002: 83 complaints 2002 2003: 217 complaints 2004: 247 complaints 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 186 complaints 2007: 249 complaints 2008: 168 complaints 2008 2009: 119 complaints 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 31 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 9 complaints 2017: 5 complaints 2017 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 3 complaints 2025
2015: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
200283
2003217
2004247
2005314
2006186
2007249
2008168
2009119
201059
201131
201223
201324
201413
201518
20169
20175
20195
20205
20210
20221
20241
20253

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

FIRE
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VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOUR TIMES, SINCE PURCHASED IN MAY 2015 FOR BURNS TO LIGHT BULB AND SOCKET MELTING INTO HOUSING. MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS WHILE DRIVING CAR ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161018

ENGINE

3 of 18 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MINI COOPER S. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A WATER HOSE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191028

WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR ITS FIRST SERVICE I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE ANY SUCH RECALL. I HAVE FOUND THIS ENTIRE EXPERIENCE TO BE VERY UNUSUAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160929

STRUCTURE

2 of 18 total reports mention: structure.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 18 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

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THE HORN CONTACTS ARE CORRODED AND THE HORN WILL NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180612

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150204 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 14V789000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150904 — structure

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.

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.

Campaign 15V450000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150924 — AQ (closed 20171002)

BMW Safety Act Violations

R 20151125 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 15V628000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151228 — air bags, 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,...

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 .

Campaign 15V739000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Mini Cooper S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V789000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V450000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V628000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V739000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mini Cooper S reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mini Cooper S?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mini Cooper S have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.