2005 MINI Cooper recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 MINI Cooper. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Oct 15, 2015Crash risk2002–2005 MINI Cooper, 2002–2005 MINI Cooper S — Steering
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.
15V660000 · 86K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Apr 6, 2015Crash risk2005–2006 MINI Cooper, 2005–2008 MINI Cooper Convertible, 2005–2006 MINI Cooper S and 1 other model — Air Bags
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 a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
15V205000 · 92K units · BMW of North America, LLC