2014 MINI Cooper
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 14 of 47 complaints (30%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 71 in 2013 to 47 in 2014.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Two Seaters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–2,750 | 2,400–2,650 | 2,350–2,750 | 2,400–2,850 | 2,400–3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 28–32 | 29–32 | 28–33 | 27–32 | 26–32 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–29 / 33–36 | 26–29 / 34–36 | 24–29 / 34–39 | 24–29 / 33–38 | 23–28 / 32–38 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 278–317 | 278–314 | 271–320 | 272–328 | 277–336 | |
| Complaints filed | 92 | 71 | 47 | 74 | 50 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 MINI Cooper have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 MINI Cooper?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 14 of 47 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 MINI Cooper get?
EPA rates it 28–33 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 MINI Cooper?
EPA estimates $2,350–$2,750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (14)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 299 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 291 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 29 mpg (high) | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 278 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 305 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 299 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 305 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 315 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 27 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 295 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 315 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 27 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 295 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Manual 6-spd | 3 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 29 mpg (high) | 39 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $2,350 (low) | 271 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 13 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg (low) | 34 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | $2,750 (high) | 320 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 304 g/mi |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (S6) | 3 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 285 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (7)
SEATS; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION · Campaign 15V739000 · Nov 9, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 .
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 15V628000 · Oct 7, 2015
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY · Campaign 15V450000 · Jul 17, 2015
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 15V034000 · Jan 26, 2015
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Campaign 14V789000 · Dec 15, 2014
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · Campaign 14V619000 · Oct 3, 2014
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 14V422000 · Jul 14, 2014
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
Consequence: If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
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.