Recall 15V034 affects 13,130 2014-2015 MINI Cooper vehicles with incorrect maximum-capacity labels. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
MINI is recalling 13,130 2014-2015 Cooper Hardtop vehicles because the Tire Information Placard lists an incorrect maximum capacity weight. The label shows a weight that is too low and does not meet federal rules, and MINI dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Tire Information Placard on the 2014-2015 MINI Cooper is the label that tells an owner how much weight the vehicle is designed to carry. It works with tire size and pressure information, so the driver, dealer, and tire shop have the same load limit before passengers or cargo are added.
On affected Coopers, the placard was printed with an incorrect maximum capacity weight. BMW's engineering review found that the released vehicle capacity weight and GVWR values were wrong, and those values went onto labels used during production. The problem is the label information, not a broken mechanical part.
An incorrect placard gives the owner the wrong loading limit. That matters because tire pressure and vehicle weight limits are meant to match the way the car is loaded and driven. There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will not hear, feel, or see a symptom from the label itself.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same vehicle-label issue, so the VIN decides whether a specific Cooper is included.
| 2015 MINI Cooper | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2014 MINI Cooper | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 13,130 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
The label lists a maximum weight that is lower than the correct value, so owners get incorrect loading information and the vehicle does not meet federal labeling rules. Have the dealer replace the incorrect label before relying on the listed load limit. Repair is free at any franchised MINI dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 MINI Cooper is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the free label replacement that corrects the Tire Information Placard.
- Bring the recall notice if MINI mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V034 when you call.
- Follow the lower listed capacity until the corrected label is installed, then use the dealer-installed placard.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a MINI technician replaces the incorrect Tire Information Placard or related capacity labels with corrected labels. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Because MINI has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign, owners who already paid for a related label correction can ask MINI customer service or the dealer about reimbursement under that plan. Bring documentation for the paid repair so the service desk can match it to recall 15V034.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 23, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| March 13, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 13, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 15, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V034?
Recall 15V034 covers 13,130 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two-door vehicles with an incorrect Tire Information Placard. The label lists the maximum capacity weight too low, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110. MINI dealers replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 MINI Cooper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MINI Cooper is included in recall 15V034. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer to schedule the corrected Tire Information Placard replacement. Reference recall number 15V034 when you call. MINI customer service is 1-866-825-1525.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and MINI dealers replace the incorrect Tire Information Placard with a corrected label free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my MINI Cooper with recall 15V034?
This recall concerns an incorrect capacity label, not a listed part failure. The maximum weight printed on the Tire Information Placard is too low and does not comply with federal regulations. Until the corrected label is installed, follow MINI dealer guidance for loading information.
When did MINI notify owners about recall 15V034?
MINI mailed interim owner notices on March 18, 2015, and the recall began on October 15, 2015. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific MINI Cooper is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V034000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-866-825-1525 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V034 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V034000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- 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)
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