Model year guide

2014 Mini cooper s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Mini cooper s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 76 on record.

2014 Mini cooper s — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Mini cooper s at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined26–29 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Mini cooper s recalls 4

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #15V739000 · 09/11/2015

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,…

Fix: 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 NHTSA Campaign #15V628000 · 07/10/2015

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 M…

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 NHTSA Campaign #15V450000 · 17/07/2015

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."

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 supersede…

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) NHTSA Campaign #14V789000 · 15/12/2014

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…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Mini cooper s MPG & running costs

Combined26–29 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,933
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,667 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 18 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Mini cooper s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,665
Fuel only$14,665
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
146.9–161.4 in
Width
66.1–70.5 in
Height
54.3–61.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2–102.4 in
Curb weight
2,734–3,252 lb
Front track
56.7–60.2 in
Rear track
57.1–61.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2014 Mini cooper s — ranges cover the 6 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

BMW Safety Act Violations Closed

In a Consent Order executed on December 17, 2015, BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") admitted that it violated the Safety Act by: failing to conduct a timely recall for Recall No. 15V-450; failing to file certain quarterly recall reports in a timely manner; failing to timely notify vehicle owners of the existence of a defect or noncompliance; failing to promptly advise NHTSA of delays with the beginning or completi…

NHTSA #AQ15004 · Structure · opened Sep 2015 · closed Oct 2017

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 426

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 426.

MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not d…

Bulletin M610607 · Electrical System · Oct 2023

?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.

Bulletin M540123 · Structure · Aug 2023

?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.

Bulletin M110323 · Communication · Aug 2023

Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.

Bulletin M610123 · Electrical System · Mar 2023

The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.

Bulletin M610223 · Exterior Lighting, Electrical System · Mar 2023

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the m…

Bulletin M840322 · Electrical System · Mar 2023

Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.

Bulletin M630122 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Feb 2023

During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.

Bulletin M220122 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2022

During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.

Bulletin M610820 · Electrical System · Nov 2022

The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.

Bulletin SIM610321 · Structure · Apr 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER S HARDTOP FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2014 Mini cooper s. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

Certain vehicles may not comply with the side impact protection requirements of United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, which is voluntarily-adopted in Canada. As a result, rear seat occupants could be at a higher risk of injury in a side-impact crash. Correction: Dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels a…

Transport Canada #2015306 · Jul 2015

Powertrain

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. During service appointments with dealers, the automatic transmission control unit may have been inadvertently programmed with software that does not conform to the standard. As a result, drivers could exit the vehicle and may not realize that the…

Transport Canada #2014561 · Dec 2014

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2014 Mini cooper s trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 181 hp

2014 Mini cooper s vehicles on record

Other Mini cooper s model years

2014 Mini cooper s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Mini cooper s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Mini cooper s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Mini cooper s get?

The 2014 Mini cooper s has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (18 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.