2005 MINI Cooper Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 MINI Cooper. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 15V660000Oct 15, 201586,018 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2002–2005, Cooper S 2002–2005

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.

  Possible consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI…

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• 15V205000Apr 6, 201591,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2005–2006, Cooper Convertible 2005–2008, Cooper S Convertible 2005–2008 +1 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as…

  Possible consequence: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.

  Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA11005Loss of power steering assistClosed · May 4, 2011
• PE10038Loss of Power Steering AssistClosed · Sep 24, 2010

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