Recall 14V721 affects 846 2015 MINI Cooper vehicles with seatback adjustment mechanisms that are not fully engaged. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 846 2015 Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles because the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanisms can be left not fully engaged. In a rear impact collision, a seatback can fold and raise injury risk for the occupant; the MINI dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seatback adjustment mechanism in the 2015 MINI Cooper is the latch and hinge assembly that lets the driver or front passenger set the backrest angle. When it works correctly, interlocking teeth hold the seatback in place so it stays upright during normal driving and braking.
On affected vehicles, the end-stop for the backrest adjustment was welded in the wrong position. That bad position leaves the locking teeth misaligned, so the adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged. If seatback retention is impaired, the seatback can fold without the occupant intending it, increasing the risk of injury to the person in that seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. A seatback that feels loose, does not hold its set position, or moves when it should stay locked needs dealer attention.
Who's affected?
| 2015 MINI Cooper | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 846 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 MINI Cooper hatchback is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seatback adjustment mechanism that is not fully engaged can let the seatback fold in a rear impact collision, increasing injury risk for the person in that seat. Have the seatback checked and follow the dealer repair path. Repair will be free at any franchised MINI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 MINI Cooper is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer to ask whether the free seatback adjustment repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the seatback adjustment repair that re-aligns and re-tightens the driver and front passenger seatback mechanisms.
- Bring the recall notice if MINI mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V721 when you call.
- Use the vehicle carefully until the dealer confirms the front seatbacks are properly secured.
What happens at the repair
The known dealer remedy is straightforward: a MINI technician re-aligns and re-tightens the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanisms so the seatbacks engage correctly. The source filing says this repair is free of charge and that the recall began December 29, 2014. Because the current remedy status is not marked available in the provided data, treat the free dealer repair as available only once MINI confirms it for your VIN.
Timeline
| November 6, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| November 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
| November 30, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 30, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V721?
Recall 14V721 covers 846 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles with seatback adjustment mechanisms that were not fully engaged. In a rear impact collision, the seatback is at risk of folding, increasing injury risk for the driver or front passenger.
What should I do if my 2015 MINI Cooper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MINI Cooper is included in recall 14V721. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer and ask for the seatback adjustment mechanism repair. Reference recall number 14V721 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. MINI's recall remedy says dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms free of charge. The recall repair is handled by a franchised MINI dealer, and MINI customer service is available at 1-866-825-1525.
Is it safe to drive my 2015 MINI Cooper before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The risk is tied to a rear impact collision, where an improperly engaged seatback is at risk of folding and increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free MINI dealer repair.
When did the MINI Cooper seatback recall repair start?
MINI began the recall repair on December 29, 2014. Dealers re-align and re-tighten the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanisms free of charge. If you bought the vehicle used and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a MINI dealer with recall number 14V721.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V721000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-825-1525 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V721 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V721000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →