Recall 14V789 affects 1,928 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles for incorrect transmission software. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 1,928 2014-2015 Cooper S and Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles under recall 14V789 because service software for the transmission control unit can let a driver exit when the transmission is not in Park. That rollaway condition increases the risk of injury to occupants or bystanders, and the MINI dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission control unit on the 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S is the computer that tells the automatic transmission how to behave. Its software helps manage shift logic and the Park safeguard, so the car recognizes when it is safely secured before the driver gets out.
On affected vehicles, dealer service software loaded the wrong control logic into that unit during a service appointment. The configuration was not built for the U.S. rollaway-prevention requirement. With that software installed, the vehicle lets the driver exit when the transmission is not in Park. That defeats the Park safeguard referenced in NHTSA campaign 14V789.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the transmission control software, so the shifter, dashboard, and normal driving feel do not give a reliable early clue that the wrong programming is present.
Who's affected?
Covers both Cooper and Cooper S models across the 2014 and 2015 model years, all tied to the automatic transmission control module.
| 2015 MINI Cooper S | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2014 MINI Cooper S | automatic transmission |
| 2015 MINI Cooper | automatic transmission |
| 2014 MINI Cooper | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 1,928 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle left without the transmission in Park can roll away while people are getting out or after they have walked away. That movement increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Before exiting, confirm the shifter is in Park and set the parking brake. Repair will be free at any franchised MINI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 MINI Cooper or Cooper S is included in this recall.
- Contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 to confirm repair timing before scheduling with a dealer.
- Schedule the transmission-control-module software reprogramming that corrects the Park and rollaway-prevention software.
- Bring the recall notice if MINI mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V789 when you call.
- Set the parking brake and confirm the transmission is in Park before exiting until the software repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once MINI opens the repair, a MINI technician will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software. That update replaces the incorrect transmission control software installed during some service appointments and is intended to restore the proper park and rollaway prevention behavior. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, ask the service desk to confirm timing before arranging a visit.
Timeline
| December 10, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
| February 1, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 4, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 5, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V789?
Recall 14V789 covers 1,928 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. Dealer service software left the transmission control unit able to let a driver exit when the transmission is not in Park, creating a rollaway risk. MINI dealers will reprogram the module for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 MINI Cooper or Cooper S is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V789. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the transmission control module reprogramming. Reference recall number 14V789 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost to owners. MINI dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software free of charge, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V789?
The safety risk is vehicle rollaway. If the driver exits while the transmission is not in Park, the vehicle can move as occupants get out or after they leave, increasing injury risk to occupants and bystanders. The free dealer fix corrects the transmission control module software.
What if I bought my MINI Cooper or Cooper S used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014-2015 MINI Cooper or Cooper S is included, then contact a franchised MINI dealer and reference recall number 14V789.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V789000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-825-1525 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V789 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V789000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →