Decode an MINI Paceman VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.
VIN prefixWMW
Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.
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
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.
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
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)
Electrical system 2
Exterior lighting 1
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)
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 2,855
Engine and cooling 922
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)
Air bags 192
Electrical system 84
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.
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.
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.