MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mini Cooper

▲ Better than typical
2014 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:10.191Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
34
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2014 34 2015: 56 complaints 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2003 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2007 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2011 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2014 34 2015: 56 complaints 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2003 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 118 complaints 2007 2008: 116 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 83 complaints 2011 2012: 66 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 34 2015: 56 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2014: 34 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20016
2002187
2003320
2004282
2005372
2006200
2007118
2008116
2009151
201092
201183
201266
201347
201434
201556
201628
201728
20188
201912
20207
20217
20226
20237
20241
20251
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

24% · 8 reports
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Engine motor mount sheared, allowing motor to interact with and bounce directly on the frame, and stressing the other connections and components.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-10

Also filed under Suspension

Engine

24% · 8 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-31

Electrical system

24% · 8 reports
FIRE
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Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWXHFEKSZ0W Mini Cooper S roadster 6 speed manual while driving smelled odor of rubber burning, then about 10 seconds later saw smoke coming from the defroster vents and then some sort of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-24

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-26

Structure

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Air bags

9% · 3 reports
CRASH
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My insurance has asked me to file this complaint as my vehicle'sairbags deployed at an impact under 5 MPH leading to the conclusion that the airbag sensor in my car is faulty.on Friday, July 6TH at 10:15 am I was driving on the 405 n in bumper to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-17

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-09-08Air bags14V422000 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.

    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.

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    2014-11-20Tires14V619000 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.

    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.

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    2015-02-04Power train14V789000 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.

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    2015-08-18Audit queryClosed 2016-08-23 International Autos, Inc. / Mini Recall
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    2015-09-04Structure15V450000 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.

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    2015-09-24Audit queryClosed 2017-10-02 BMW Safety Act Violations
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    2015-10-15Equipment15V034000 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.

    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.

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    2015-11-25Air bags15V628000 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.

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    2015-12-28Air bags, seats15V739000 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 .

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Mini Cooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V422000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V619000 · Tires
  • Recall 14V789000 · Power train
  • Recall 15V450000 · Structure
  • Recall 15V034000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V628000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V739000 · Air bags, seats
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mini Cooper reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mini Cooper is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mini Cooper?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mini Cooper have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.