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2015 MINI Cooper Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2015 MINI Cooper, 27% of all 56 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 37,499 miles.

Engine complaints
15
27% of 56
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
37,499 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2015 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2015, latest Feb 23, 2025.

2015 MINI Cooper engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2015Jun 2016Nov 2017Aug 2018Mar 2019Oct 2020Apr 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Feb 2025; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 MINI Cooper

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Cooper model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (5%)
  2. 200620 (10%)
  3. 200741 (35%)
  4. 200858 (50%)
  5. 200951 (34%)
  6. 201040 (43%)
  7. 201119 (23%)
  8. 201218 (27%)
  9. 20136 (13%)
  10. 201410 (29%)
  11. 201515 (27%)
  12. 201610 (36%)
  13. 20176 (21%)
  14. 20181 (13%)
  15. 20191 (8%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (14%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 MINI Cooper have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2015 MINI Cooper, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 37,499 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 15 for the 2015.
Is there a engine recall for the 2015 MINI Cooper?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2015 MINI Cooper is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.