Mini · United States · Crit
Mini Cooper S, Cooper: Power train — control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Affects Mini Cooper S, Cooper · 2014–2015 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
What to do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational