BMW Recalls 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop for Spare Wheel Nut Defect
BMW is recalling 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles because the spare wheel nut may not be self-locking. This could allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured between January 7, 2014, and July 21, 2014. The recall involves the temporary/emergency spare tire component.
The defect is that the spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking. Vibrations from driving may cause this nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MINI COOPER
- Brand
- MINI
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Spare Tire
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,805
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- COOPER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · MINI
- SevereBMW Recalls 428 Vehicles for Integrated Brake System Malfunction
NHTSA · 2026-07-01
- High2026 BMW X2 and Related Vehicles Seat Belt Retractor Failure Recall
NHTSA · 2025-10-21
- High2025 BMW X1 and related vehicles seat belt retractor defect
NHTSA · 2025-09-17
- HighMINI Cooper SE vehicles recalled for high-voltage battery fire risk
NHTSA · 2024-08-15
- High2025 MINI Countryman Rear Armrest May Detach During Airbag Deployment
NHTSA · 2024-05-15
Same manufacturer · BMW of North America, LLC
See all →- SevereBMW Recalls 2021-2024 R 18 Motorcycles for Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-07
- SevereBMW Vehicles Recalled Due to Potential Loss of Power and Rollaway Risk
NHTSA · 2026-08-12
- SevereBMW X3 Vehicles Recalled Due to Potential Loss of Steering Control
NHTSA · 2026-08-12
- SevereBMW S 1000 RR Motorcycles Recalled Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk
NHTSA · 2026-07-23
- SevereBMW Recalls 29,119 Vehicles Due to Starter Relay Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-07-08
Same hazard · road hazard
See all →- High
- SevereKuat Pivot V3 Swing-Away Hitch Adapter Recall for Weld Cracking
NHTSA · 2026-10-01
- HighAirstream Recalls 2026-2027 Rangeline RVs for Fairing Adhesion Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-01
- SevereHighland Ridge Range Lite Air Travel Trailer Fresh Water Tank Recall
NHTSA · 2026-09-30
- HighStarcraft Super Lite Maxx Travel Trailer Recall for Water Tank Fasteners
NHTSA · 2026-09-30
Similar recalls
- High
- HighMINI Cooper Recall for Transmission Software Rollaway Risk
NHTSA · 2014-12-15
- SevereBMW Recalls 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Vehicles for Airbag Calibration Issue
NHTSA · 2015-11-09
- HighBMW Recalls 2014 i3 and MINI Cooper for Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2014-07-14
- SevereBMW Recalls 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Models for Side Impact Defect
NHTSA · 2015-07-17
- LowMINI Cooper Recalled for Incorrect Tire Information Placard Weight Label
NHTSA · 2015-01-26