Mini Cooper — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 17, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash.
Also affects: Bmw X1, Bmw X2, Mini 3 Door, Mini 5 Door, Mini Cooper Convertible
Mini Cooper — Electrical
High risk
May 11, 2023
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Issue: On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could
Also affects: Mini Clubman
Mini Cooper — Electrical
High risk
Oct 3, 2018
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM3) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture which could lead to corrosion over time. This could cause a short circuit,
Also affects: Mini Clubman, Mini Convertible, Mini Coupe, Mini Roadster
Mini Cooper — Airbag
High risk
Dec 15, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash,
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Mini Clubman, Mini 3 Door, Bmw I3, Bmw 4 Series
Mini Cooper — Structure
High risk
Jul 14, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles may not comply with the side impact protection requirements of United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, which is voluntarily-adopted in Canada. As
Also affects: Mini Cooper S, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 7, 2015
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp
Also affects: Mini Cooper Convertible, Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper S Convertible, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Label
High risk
Jan 23, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The compliance label may bear incorrect (lower than actual) rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and
Also affects: Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 22, 2014
Model years: 2014
Certain vehicles may not comply with the side impact protection requirements of United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, which is voluntarily-adopted in Canada. As
Mini Cooper — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 11, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. During service appointments with dealers, the a
Also affects: Mini Cooper S, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Airbag
High risk
Nov 6, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, a defect in the seatback adjustment mechanism of the front seats could allow seatback(s) to move out of position in a severe impact, increasing the risk of inj
Also affects: Mini Cooper S, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Airbag
High risk
Jul 16, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag may have been incorrectly assembled, which could cause the airbag to deploy improperly. This could increase the risk of injury to
Also affects: Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Steering
High risk
Jan 30, 2012
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering pump could fail temporarily or permanently due to problems with the electronics that control the function of the pump, a f
Also affects: Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper Convertible
Mini Cooper — Label
High risk
Dec 17, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the tire information label may have the wrong tire size or the wrong tire pressure. Correction: Dealers will install new tire information labels on affected ve
Also affects: Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper — Powertrain
High risk
Jan 16, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT), the connection between the transmission gear selector rod and the lock plate may not have been laser-welde
Also affects: Mini Cooper Convertible, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Label
High risk
Oct 20, 2005
Model years: 2002
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110 - Tire Information Label. Specifically, the relationship between tire size and maximum tire pressure is not presen
Also affects: Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper — Other
High risk
Jul 13, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system's programming could contain a defect. Specifically, an audible signal (single gong) that is used, in part, to alert the driver
Also affects: Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper — Suspension
High risk
Mar 7, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the head of the screw securing the rear struts to the chassis may tear off. The remaining portion of the screw (stud, or shaft) will still hold the strut in pl
Also affects: Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 25, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the shift cable could detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the tran
Mini Cooper — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 26, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles the tether anchor hardware for attaching a child seat upper mount may be missing. Thus, the vehicle may not comply with CMVSS 210.1. Correction : Dealers will r
Also affects: Mini 1-866-378-6464