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MINI Cooper SModel year report

2014 MINI Cooper S Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 MINI Cooper S (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2014 MINI Cooper S. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine (3) and air bags (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 426 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 73 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Oil filter housing failed during commute and lost all oil. Needed to have the car towed for repair. Received the car back next day. Failed part is currently subject of recall, but my car did not fall into the scope of the recall so I never received a notice. Two days after repair for the oil filter housing, the vanos system failed. Entire vanos system needed to be replaced, took a total of 6 days for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10700844, filed 2015-03, 6,000 miles

Engine: “Drivetrain malfunction warning - appears and reduces speed at any time of driving - this could cause severe accidents due to loss of power/performance. This warning is engaged at anytime w/o warning. Software update for vehicle should be free of charge as this impacts loss of power. When taking it to auto mechanic, no codes are found and no engine light or fault code. Researching all f56 forum, seems like this has been common complaint. Even though the warning comes on and tells you to drive carefully (slow down). …”

NHTSA complaint #11120569, filed 2018-08, 35,000 miles

Air bags: “Passenger airbag sensor issue, I have seen this reported in other Mini coopers that were recalled but my specific model was not. I want to be sure all applicable vehicles are included in the recall for the safety of myself and other Mini owners. I have no airbag function right now and both my driver and passenger side airbag lights are on. My mechanic stated that I would need to replace the passenger seat sensor at the least.”

NHTSA complaint #11377693, filed 2020-12, 48,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Experienced a loud rattle in the car, took it to the dealer, they replaced the rear shocks, but the rattle still has not been illuminated. I emailed the dealer and told him that replacing the shocks did not illuminate the problem, he said that Mini engineering is going to work on this problem, that evidently is occurring in this year and model.”

NHTSA complaint #10822384, filed 2016-01, 3,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,051 and 40,000 miles.

36%0–109%10–2555%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015201620172018420192020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 MINI Cooper S. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Cooper S Convertible · C FWDnot rated———5 · 10.1% risk
Cooper S Hardtop · hatchback FWDnot rated———4 · 11.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 MINI Cooper S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cooper S (3-doors) FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper S (3-doors) FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual243428$2,950
Cooper S Clubman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263429$2,850
Cooper S Clubman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper S Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263429$2,850
Cooper S Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper S Countryman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253128$2,950
Cooper S Countryman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263228$2,950
Cooper S Countryman All4 AWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual253027$3,050
Cooper S Countryman All4 AWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic233026$3,150
Cooper S Coupe FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263429$2,850
Cooper S Coupe FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper S Paceman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253128$2,950
Cooper S Paceman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263228$2,950

4 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 MINI Cooper S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 426 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 426 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202054,7142—30—Not enough data
2019540,8301—27—Not enough data
2017617,2003—27—Not enough data
20161042,0003428—Not enough data
20151833,8104428—Rising
20141325,0004—29—Not enough data
20132449,4001—29—Rising
20122386,0002—30—Rising
20113165,0083—300 · FewerRising
20105962,6354—2947 · TypicalFalling
200911952,0623—2953 · TypicalRising
200816853,6004—2972 · MoreFalling
200724952,0004—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200618655,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200531466,0002—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200424774,0002—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200321770,0002—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20028375,4151——Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All MINI Cooper S model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 MINI Cooper S have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2014 MINI Cooper S as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 MINI Cooper S is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2014 MINI Cooper S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 MINI Cooper S get?

The EPA rates the 2014 MINI Cooper S (Cooper S (3-doors), 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 MINI Cooper S reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,051 and 40,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.