Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V034000 Reported January 26, 2015

Incorrect capacity information on label/fmvss 110

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Equipment · 13,130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V034000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
13,130
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 26, 2015
Completion Rate
83.73

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Safety Consequence

The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with federal regulations.

Corrective Action

Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notification on march 18, 2015. The recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V034000?

NHTSA recall 15V034000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on January 26, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect capacity information on label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 13,130 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.