2015 MINI Cooper Roadster: raw data

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vehicle2015 / mini / cooper-roadster
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints53 on file (2015-07-16 → 2025-02-23)
recalls0
investigations0
fars17 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ABS and brake system warning malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2015-10 → 2023-10mini-cooper-2015-brake-system-malfunction
  • 10778946 COMING UP TO AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW NORMALLY. THEN THE ABS KICKED IN AND THE CAR DID THE SHUDDER LIKE WHEN THE ABS IS ACTIVE. THEN THE ABS TURNED OFF AND THE BRAKES WENT SPONGY. THE CAR ROLLED INTO THE INTERSECTION THROUGH THE STOP SIGN
  • 11484820 The proportioning value that controls brake function had a catastrophic failure and caused the brake calipers especially the left front to lock suddenly
  • 11551994 Without any warning lamps,The vehicle started pulling left when the brakes were applied a certified mechanic looked at it and feels that is the due to a defective DSC/ABS control unit
Engine mount and suspension bushing crackingSUSPENSION4 complaints2019-01 → 2023-10mini-cooper-2015-engine-mount-suspension
  • 11420895 Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old
  • 11191649 PURCHASED VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2017. CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I STARTED ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MINI COOPER SERVICE. WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAD COLLAPSED AND IT HAS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE TURBO
  • 11164732 THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ORLANDO MINI COOPER (350 S. LAKE N. DESTINY DR, ORLANDO, FL) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED
Crankshaft pulley and bearing failureENGINE4 complaints2017-11 → 2021-07mini-cooper-2015-crankshaft-failure
  • 11427300 Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well
  • 11365676 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WENT OUT AT 50,000 MILES WHILE IN MOTION MAKING CAR OVERHEAT
  • 11044252 I TOOK MY 2015 MINI IN FOR ITS LAST SERVICE BEFORE CONVERTING MY LEASE INTO A FINANCING DEAL AND PURCHASING CAR. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE RECALL DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROBLEM. THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR 2 YEARS YET NEVER INFORMED ME
Fuel filling nozzle shutoff during refuelingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 complaints2021-07 → 2025-02mini-cooper-2015-fuel-fill-shutoff
  • 11552838 The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while trying to fill the fuel tank and spills out causing a safety and environmental hazard, regardless of the pump being used. As a result, no fuel goes into the gas tank, instead it goes all over the car and the ground
  • 11450980 Fuel tank shuts off the gas pump no matter how much gas is in the tank. Faulty fuel tank vent (purge) value is causing the issue. This is a known issue on Mini's. A voluntary recall has been issued for 2016 Mini's, but this problem is also happening on 2015 Mini's
  • 11424939 Fuel tank did not allow me to input fuel. Pump clicked off immediately. MINI issued a service bulletin on the problem in 2015. I have been advised the entire fuel tank must be replaced, and have heard from other MINI owners this is a systemic problem
Vehicle rollaway from park positionPOWER TRAIN6 complaints2015-12 → 2022-08mini-cooper-2015-park-rollaway
  • 10807750 MY 2015 MINI COOPER 4 DOOR HARDTOP WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I STARTED IT BUT HAD NOT PUT IT INTO GEAR YET. I OPENED THE DOOR AND GOT OUT (CAR DIDN'T BUDGE) AND AS I WALKED BACK TOWARDS THE REAR, THE CAR LURCHED OUT OF PARK AND REVERSED
  • 10935157 I MADE A RIGHT TURN FROM THE MAIN STREET, INTO THE PARKING LOT OF A STRIP MALL, THEN AN IMMEDIATE LEFT TURN, AND ANOTHER RIGHT TURN INTO THE RIGHT ANGLE PARKING SLOT. ALL THE WHILE HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES, I STARTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, WHEN IT WAS IN THE RIGHT SPOT
  • 11394256 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. SECURE GEAR ROLL- A-WAY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
532015-07-162025-02-2330ENGINE:14; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:11; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:9; POWER TRAIN:9; SERVICE BRAKES:7

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202417legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 MINI Cooper Roadster vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster
@misc{wrenchpro_2015_mini_cooper_roadster_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 MINI Cooper Roadster},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/mini/cooper-roadster}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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