No complaints are listed for the 2016 Mini John Cooper Works. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2015-10-07. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 requ (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
80 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 23 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 |
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| ENGINE | 8 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| VISIBILITY | 5 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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10159155
Date: 2019-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. Plastic and elastic deformation of lower ball bearing shell in spring strut support bearing.
10159157
Date: 2019-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM' This Service Information bulletin replaces SI M65 01 17 dated February 2017.
10159158
Date: 2019-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE WITH ANDROID 8 NO USB AUDIO PLAYBACK OR CHARGING FUNCTION. The Samsung Smartphone running Android 8.x does not support USB audio playback and/or charging of the device via the USB port.
10159159
Date: 2019-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
10149552
Date: 2018-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
TRUNK OPEN MESSAGE ON CLUSTER. Check Control Message (CCM) "Trunk Open" message is displayed. Trunk is closed and latched. Improper attachment of trunk lock connector.
10149553
Date: 2018-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNSHADE WHILE DRIVING. With either of the sunshades fully opened, there is a rattle noise present when driving over rough road surfaces The sunshade is contacting the roof liner trim.
10150060
Date: 2018-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning: * Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. * Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. * Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
10150063
Date: 2018-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
?CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/MINI Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or
10145373
Date: 2018-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as A DueA (yellow).
10145375
Date: 2018-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle: