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2015 MINI John Cooper Works recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works. The most recent was reported on October 7, 2015.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
October 7, 201515V-628Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module6,073
July 17, 201515V-450Structure: body30,456

Recall details

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

October 7, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-628

What is wrong: 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."

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.

The fix: 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.

Structure: body

July 17, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-450

What is wrong: 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."

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

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the MINI John Cooper Works

2016 (1)

All MINI John Cooper Works recalls · All MINI recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works, the most recent reported on October 7, 2015. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works?

Air bags (1), Structure (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 2 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.