Mini Cooper S — 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
Mini Cooper S — Electrical
High risk
Apr 19, 2018
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injur
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Mini Cooper S — 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, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper S — 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, Mini Cooper Convertible, Mini Cooper S Convertible, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper S — 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, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper S — 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, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper S — 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, Mini Cooper Convertible
Mini Cooper S — Electrical
High risk
Jan 11, 2012
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing prope
Also affects: Mini Cooper S Clubman, Mini John Cooper Works Convertible, Mini John Cooper Works Clubman, Mini John Cooper Works, Mini Cooper S Convertible
Mini Cooper S — 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
Mini Cooper S — Other
High risk
Jan 29, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the centrally-located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. As a consequence, it is possible for inadvertent contact with a person's le
Also affects: Mini John Cooper Works, Mini 1-866-378-6464
Mini Cooper S — 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
Mini Cooper S — 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