- The problem
- 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Mini John Cooper Works Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical John Cooper Works year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Mini John Cooper Works recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mini John Cooper Works: every year compared
All John Cooper Works years2016 Mini John Cooper Works vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mini John Cooper Works | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Mini Cooper JCW Hardtop | 39 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Paceman | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman | 24 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 | 24 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman | 18 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Clubman | 18 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini JCW Countryman | 16 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works
Does the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works: inflator module (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mini John Cooper Works year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Mini John Cooper Works has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data