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2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible). The most recent was reported on November 9, 2015. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
15V739000November 9, 2015Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
15V628000October 7, 2015Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
15V450000July 17, 2015Structure › Body
15V034000January 26, 2015Equipment › Other › Labels
14V789000December 15, 2014Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
14V721000November 10, 2014Seats

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Seats (2) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 15V739000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
November 9, 2015
Owner notification
December 28, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
38 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible)
February 25, 2014 – June 11, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER, COOPER S

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification; Seats

Defect summary

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, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.

Safety risk

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

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 .

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V739000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V628000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 7, 2015
Owner notification
November 25, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,073 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible)
April 7, 2015 – August 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS

Defect summary

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. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety 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.

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. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V628000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V450000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2015
Owner notification
September 4, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30,456 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS

Defect summary

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. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

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

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. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V450000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V034000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2015
Owner notification
October 15, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,130 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible)
December 1, 2013 – December 14, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

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. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V034000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V789000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2014
Owner notification
February 4, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,928 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible)
January 6, 2014 – October 17, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER, COOPER S

Defect summary

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. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety 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 anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V789000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V721000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2014
Owner notification
December 29, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
846 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible)
August 12, 2014 – September 2, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
COOPER

Defect summary

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. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.

Safety risk

If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V721000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 9, 2015.