MINI Paceman VIN Number Check

Decode an MINI Paceman VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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MINI Paceman

About the MINI Paceman

MINI sold the Paceman in the US for model years 2014–2016. Across those years NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 26–30 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2014–2016
EPA classCompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns0
Owner complaints3 at NHTSA
MINI Paceman photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

MINI Paceman at a glance

One generation in the data, 2014–2016: 0 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints.

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Paceman
2014–2016Compact Cars
MINI Paceman (2014–2016)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2014
2014–2016

MINI Paceman

EPA classCompact Cars
EPA combined mpg26–30
NHTSA recalls0

Engines (EPA)

  • 1.6 L 4-cyl · 2014–2016
  • 1.6 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2014–2016

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2014–2016), manual (2014–2016)
Sample VIN pattern · PacemanWMWSS7C5?FW······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 MINI Paceman, built in Graz, Austria
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Paceman model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA’s recall database lists no vehicle recall campaigns for Paceman model years 2014–2016. Run the VIN anyway: the lookup also checks campaigns filed after this page was built.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What MINI Paceman owners report

NHTSA data
3NHTSA complaints, 2014–2016
0mention a crash
0mention a fire
0injuries reported

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Paceman CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 24 Paceman versions for model years 2014–2016. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 295 g/mi (2014). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Paceman2014–2016

26–30 mpg · CO₂ 295–343 g/mi

2016
29combined MPG
311CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,850EPA yearly fuel cost
5–6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
7/10Greenhouse gas rating
Bin 5 · LEV-II ULEVEmission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2016: Cooper Paceman · Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L — 29 MPG · 311 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
25030035040045020152014 · Gas: 2952015 · Gas: 3022016 · Gas: 311
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Paceman vs Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla

NHTSA + EPA data

MINI Paceman

Model years 2014–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
0
NHTSA owner complaints
3
EPA combined mpg
26–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.6 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 2
  2. Exterior lighting 1
  3. Structure and body 1

Ford Focus

Model years 2014–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
22
NHTSA owner complaints
4,881
EPA combined mpg
22–34
Engines (EPA)
3-cyl 1.0 L · 4-cyl 2.0, 2.3 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 2,855
  2. Engine and cooling 922
  3. Fuel system 762

Toyota Corolla

Model years 2014–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints
703
EPA combined mpg
30–34
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.8 L
Drive (EPA)
FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 192
  2. Electrical system 84
  3. Structure and body 81

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

MINI Paceman VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Paceman

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Green MINI Paceman (first generation) crossover coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Paceman was discontinued after 2016. Its VIN sits at the lower driver's windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a B-pillar label. All remaining examples are well over eight years old.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common MINI Paceman VIN questions

How many recalls has the MINI Paceman had?

NHTSA’s recall records show no vehicle campaigns for Paceman model years 2014–2016 (equipment and tire campaigns left out). The VIN lookup also checks campaigns filed after this page was built.

What fuel economy does the MINI Paceman get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2014–2016 Paceman at 26–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the MINI Paceman compare with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla on recalls?

For 2014–2016 models the Paceman has 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Focus has 22, the Toyota Corolla 2. Complaints run 3, 4,881 and 703 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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