Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Cooper Paceman.
The 2015 Mini Cooper Paceman is a passenger car fitted with an automatic six-speed transmission. Its EPA ratings stand at 25/29/27 mpg city/highway/combined, while the engine requires 4.5 quarts of oil in 0W-40, 0W-30, or 5W-30 viscosities. Within the 2013–2016 production span, this model year marks the apex of reported issues with 53 owner complaints—exceeding the 2014 low of 33—driven primarily by fuel and propulsion system grievances that contributed to six distinct recalls.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717561235 alt 13717568728 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217575326 alt 61217571896 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613804 alt 11518613803 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-40 / 0W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, Castrol SAF-XO in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Castrol SAF-XO |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 0.8 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Ethylene Glycol |
| Engine Coolant | Ethylene Glycol |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.0-8.0 |
| Engine Coolant | Ethylene Glycol |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.0-6.5 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47-680 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 140R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 26; Rear: 103 /; Front: 26 Replace; Front: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81; Rear: 74 Use; Front: 81 Replace; Front: 84 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2015 Mini Cooper Paceman sits at an unfavorable point in this generation's federal record arc, posting the highest complaint count (53) of any year in the dataset — a notable jump from 33 in 2014 and well above the 38 recorded for 2016. While recalls declined from their 2014 peak of seven to six in 2015, that figure remains the second-highest in the generation, and the two open investigations match 2014's level exactly, suggesting active regulatory concern had not yet subsided. TSB volume, while down from 2014's high of 430, remained elevated at 395 — far above the 132 and 337 bookending the generation — indicating manufacturers were still issuing extensive service guidance. The target year's complaints cluster heavily in the Fuel/Propulsion System (8), Engine (7), and Electrical System (6), with three crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes for these areas. Taken together, 2015 represents the worst complaint year in the generation while still carrying near-peak recall and investigation activity, with meaningful improvement only materializing in 2016. Given that the subsequent model year shows broad declines across complaints, recalls, investigations, and TSBs, a used 2015 Paceman is a poor choice relative to its generation — buyers should strongly prefer a 2016 if shopping this platform.
All 53 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 395 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010424 | 2025-07-30 | Power Train | The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift… |
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M540123 | 2023-08-01 | Structure | ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing. |
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4.5 qt of BMW rated LL-01 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.