Model year
2015 MINI John Cooper Works
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
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Recalls
15V628000 · Oct 7, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
15V450000 · Jul 17, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat…
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ15004 | BMW Safety Act Violations · STRUCTURE | Sep 24, 2015 | Oct 2, 2017 |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Works Coupe · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| John Cooper Works Coupe · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| John Cooper Works Hardtop · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| John Cooper Works Hardtop · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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