MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mini Cooper

▲ Better than typical
2015 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:02:24.187Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 115 complaints 2008: 115 complaints 2009: 150 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 82 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 54 complaints 2015 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 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2015: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
20016
2002187
2003320
2004282
2005372
2006200
2007115
2008115
2009150
201092
201182
201265
201347
201434
201554
201628
201728
20188
201912
20207
20217
20226
20237
20241
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2015 MINI COOPER 4 DOOR HARDTOP WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I STARTED IT BUT HAD NOT PUT IT INTO GEAR YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151201

EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP ON ENGINE INTAKE PORTS AT 35K MILES. CAR PURCHASED NEW, HAS OIL CHANGES BY DEALER EVERY 5K MILES, AND IS FILLED WITH 92 OCTANE GAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171216

I TOOK MY 2015 MINI IN FOR ITS LAST SERVICE BEFORE CONVERTING MY LEASE INTO A FINANCING DEAL AND PURCHASING CAR. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE RECALL DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

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Fuel tank causes gas pump to click off after dispensing a tenth gallon of gasoline. Gas spills from gas tank while removing pump creating a safety and environmental hazard. Fuel tank will not accept gas at pump.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHILE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC CAR LUNGED WHILE ACCELERATING. WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP THEN LIFTED OFF BRAKE AND BEGAN TO FEED IN GAS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM FIRST TO SECOND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) THE CAR LUNGED OR JUMPED FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2015 MINI COOPER 4 DOOR HARDTOP WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I STARTED IT BUT HAD NOT PUT IT INTO GEAR YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151201

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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Without any warning lamps,The vehicle started pulling left when the brakes were applied a certified mechanic looked at it and feels that is the due to a defective DSC/ABS control unit.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231026

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141229 — seats

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Campaign 14V721000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 20150818 — AQ (closed 20160823)

International Autos, Inc. / Mini Recall

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 20151015 — equipment

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.

Campaign 15V034000 — check if this car was fixed

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 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V721000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V789000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V450000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V034000 (equipment) 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

▲ 2014 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mini Cooper reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mini Cooper is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mini Cooper have?

6 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.