# Recalls that may apply to the 2002 MINI Cooper

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [15V660000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V660000.md), 2015-10-15: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 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. Built 2001\-07\-18 to 2005\-02\-09.
- [05V470000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V470000.md), 2005-10-12: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.'  THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TIRE SIZE AND MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE'S TIRE INFORMATION LABEL.  THIS RELATIONSHIP IS NOT PRESENT. Built 2002\-06\-06 to 2002\-07\-12.
- [02V201000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V201000.md), 2002-07-25: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS,  THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CONNECTS THE GEARSHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO THE SHIFT LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION.  IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SHIFT CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS.   IF THE CABLE DETACHES FROM THE SHIFT LINKAGE, GEAR CHANGES WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL REMAIN IN THE LAST GEAR SELECTED. Built 2001\-09\-29 to 2002\-05\-10.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2012029](/recalls/tc/2012029.md), 2012-01-30: Steering. 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 failure of the pump cooling fan, or a loss of power to the pump.  A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.  Nevertheless, a loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: The electro\-hydraulic power steering pump, as well as the pump cooling fan, will be subject to special extended warranty coverage of 12 years or 200,000 km from first in\-service date of the vehicle.
- [2005324](/recalls/tc/2005324.md), 2005-10-20: Label. 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 present on the label.  Tire pressure that is either too low or too high can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavourable driving conditions.  Correction: Mini Canada will mail updated tire information labels to owners of affected vehicles.
- [2002144](/recalls/tc/2002144.md), 2002-07-25: Powertrain. 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 transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission.
- [2002118](/recalls/tc/2002118.md), 2002-06-26: Seats And Restraints. 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 replace any missing hardware.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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