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2015 MINI John Cooper Works recalls & problems

The 2015 MINI John Cooper Works has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsOct 7, 2015

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 15V6280006,073 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
StructureJul 17, 2015

Body

Recall 15V45000030,456 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

John Cooper Works Coupe

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 34 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,850/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Roadster

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 34 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,850/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Convertible

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 34 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,850/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Coupe

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 33 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,950/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Roadster

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 33 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,950/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Convertible

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 33 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,950/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Hardtop

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 31 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

John Cooper Works Hardtop

25mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

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