2015 MINI Cooper S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 MINI Cooper S, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel filling nozzle shuts off repeatedly while refueling. Upon gassing up, valve clicks immediately and pump shuts off like it's full no matter which gas station or pressure I exert. I saw a bulletin si m16 01 15 which affected minis produced in 2014 but did not include my 2015 Cooper S. A comment from the bulletin had a temporary solution which is to angle the pump to 45, then pump slowly at the magic speed, though this can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349356, filed 2020-08, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the vehicle previously had the fuel carbon filter replaced; however, the failure recurred while attempting to refuel the vehicle. The fuel tank dispersed the gasoline outward, spilling on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11477351, filed 2022-08, 67,000 miles“The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly (as if already full) while filling the fuel tank. About 1/4 to 1/3 of a gallon of fuel will go in before it turns off, backs up, and the gas overflows onto the outside of the car and onto the concrete. It happens regardless of the pump being used. It started happening occasionally a few months ago if the tank was refilled when a quarter full. It now happens consistently, no matter the fuel level. I had the car put on a lift and the system diagnosed today. The mechanic said the cause is a faulty service valve within the fuel tank assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692422, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 10206694Dec 1, 2021In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect the blockage.
- 10179015Jul 1, 2020NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling, a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank when the tank is…
- 10176383May 1, 2020TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All…
- 10159152Mar 1, 2019B46M PZEV/SULEV ENGINE - FUEL TANK VENT (PURGE) VALVE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE. The vehicle's malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up.
- 10134998Feb 1, 2018FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 MINI Cooper S
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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