MINI 2015: SEATS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehic…

Recall #: 14V721000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Verify with NHTSA →

View my saved recalls

Mini recalled BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop ….

MINI 2015: SEATS was recalled by Mini in November 10, 2014. Reason: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manu…. Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment…. Verify recall #14V721000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mini issued this NHTSA recall-BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manu….

None
agency class: November 10, 2014
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #14V721000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy, what to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14V721000
Date reported	November 10, 2014
Date initiated	November 10, 2014
Recalling firm	Mini
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall…

Check the recall number (14V721000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
Confirm the current status and remedy on the official NHTSA notice before acting. NHTSA notice
Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official NHTSA record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 10, 2014. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14V721000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Vehicle and equipment notices outside this manufacturer and filing state, matched by archive severity grade and report timing.

Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whi… 2014-11-10 Hawaii Firm Recalls Frozen Pork Products … 2014-11-09 Aqua Lung Expands Recall of Buoyancy Comp… 2014-11-12 ALPROSTADIL, 10 mcg/mL, injectable, 1.7 m… 2014-11-12

Similar Vehicles · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, A… 2014-11-10 CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POW… 2014-11-10 PETERBILT 2015: STEERING 2014-11-13 TOYOTA 2011: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM… 2014-11-13

Compare this recall with KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk … → · All Vehicles recalls

This recall: NHTSA, reported November 10, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026