2015 Mini Cooper Roadster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
53
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
37.7
Severity index
Severity index 37.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster ranks 114 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 20% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 14 | 26.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 20.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 17.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 17.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 13.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 5.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 5.7% |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | 3.8% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 14 of 53 complaints (26.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.