Recall 14V619 covers 5,805 2014 MINI Cooper vehicles with a spare-wheel nut that can loosen. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 5,805 2014 Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles because the spare wheel was attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking. Driving vibration can loosen the nut and let the spare wheel separate; a loose spare wheel becomes a road hazard and raises crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The temporary spare wheel on the 2014 MINI Cooper is stored under the car, not loose in the cabin. It is held in place by a retaining nut, and that nut has to stay tight while the car moves over bumps, vibration, and road changes.
On the recalled Cooper, the spare wheel was attached with a nut that is not self-locking. A self-locking nut is designed to resist backing off after it is tightened. Without that locking feature, normal vibration can loosen the nut, which leaves the spare wheel less secure under the car.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see the nut loosening during normal driving, so the missing locking feature is the problem to have checked.
Who's affected?
| 2014 MINI Cooper | tire |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5,805 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
Driving vibration can loosen the spare wheel securing nut. A loose nut can let the spare wheel separate from the car, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised MINI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 MINI Cooper is included in this recall.
- Check for MINI's owner letter dated November 20, 2014, before you contact the dealer.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer and ask whether the free spare-wheel securing-nut replacement that keeps the underbody spare wheel secured is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V619 when you call.
- Call MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a MINI technician replaces the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut. That is the part that holds the spare wheel under the vehicle. The dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that the replacement nut is the self-locking version listed for recall 14V619 before the vehicle is returned.
Timeline
| October 3, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V619?
Recall 14V619 covers 5,805 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles with a spare wheel securing nut that is not self-locking. Driving vibration can loosen the nut, allowing the spare wheel to separate and become a road hazard.
What should I do if my 2014 MINI Cooper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MINI Cooper is included in recall 14V619. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer and ask for the spare wheel securing nut replacement. Reference recall 14V619 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and MINI dealers replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut free of charge. MINI customer service is also listed at 1-866-275-6464.
Is it safe to drive my MINI Cooper before the recall repair?
The filing does not tell owners to stop driving. The safety risk is that the spare wheel can separate from the car and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. Check your VIN, schedule the free dealer repair, and ask the dealer for guidance if you hear or see anything loose under the vehicle.
What if I bought this MINI Cooper used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you did not receive the 2014 owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific MINI Cooper is included, then call a franchised MINI dealer with recall 14V619.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V619000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-275-6464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V619 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V619000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →