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2015 MINI Paceman

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 17, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 MINI Paceman, most frequently naming the body & structure, electrical and visibility categories. 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Visibility133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalVisibility
Filed Dec 17, 2025

Smitty's & Hank May of Norwalk confirm recall 23V337. Dealer confirms recall symptoms but resorts to word play & deflects symptoms for me to pay for repairs. Car would not start & was towed to Hank May 1st & Smitty's both of Norwalk, CT 06851 subsequently because dealer would not respond. Both service stations confirmed recall 23V337 & directed me to the dealer. Dealer acknowledges water in the car via sunroof & blocked drains they claim they cleared. Dealer recommends battery replacements & wants it done by them for "no problems" by other service stations. Dealer confirms damage of circuit boards but uses alternative names for me to pay. If the shoe fits, if it walks & talks like, then it is. Had to go to dealer in person for an update repeatedly & they offer no loaners. Even google confirms the recall based on the symptoms. If the car starts, windshield wipers don't work & it is not due to the windshield motor but the circuit board motor failure due to the water entered by the sunroof channels the recall confirms. The wipers not working due to no fault of mine is a safety issue. Dealer not acknowledging the need for the recall offers me no assurance this issue will not happen again, making it an ongoing concern. No warning lights, vehicle @ the dealer for repairs @ the urging of Smitty's & Hank May & dealer confirms symptoms.

NHTSA ID
11705509
Incident
Nov 26, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Mar 11, 2019

DOOR HANDLES WILL NOT WORK. CAR HAS ONE LOCKED UNABLE TO OPEN AND ONE UNABLE TO CLOSE. SECOND TIME HAVING TO REPLACE THEM IN 3 YEARS (ABOUT 18 MONTHS EACH TIME) VERY UNSAFE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE. HAPPENS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS.

NHTSA ID
11185948
Incident
Mar 11, 2019
Mileage
100,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

M610226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors

M610607

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test module helps to localize these causes. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of a discharged battery cannot be identified. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time, it is very important that the diagnostic test plan is performed to completion; with all results taken into consideration.

M360119

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS

New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.

M010218

EQUIPMENT

N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTYEXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

MINI Paceman by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016000—
2015Viewing200—
2014100—
2013100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.