The 2002 MINI Cooper has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the manual transmission shift cable detaching while changing gears, which can drop the transmission into neutral and cut off the ability to accelerate.
On the safety equipment side, some vehicles may be missing the tether anchor hardware needed to secure a child seat's upper strap to the vehicle, leaving the seat without a proper upper attachment point in a crash. The power steering system can also lose hydraulic assist, either temporarily or permanently, which forces the driver to apply significantly more effort to steer at low speeds. There is also a tire information label recall affecting certain vehicles where the label does not show the correct relationship between tire size and maximum pressure, making it difficult to confirm the right inflation target and raising the risk of premature tire wear or handling problems.
At a glance
What can fail
The electro-hydraulic power steering system may lose assistance temporarily or permanently, affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering system and replace components and wiring as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The tire information label lacks the correct relationship between tire size and maximum tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure—either too low or too high—can cause premature tire wear, tire damage, and poor driving conditions.
What the fix does
Mini Canada will mail updated tire information labels to affected vehicle owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire information label on the door jamb doesn't show the relationship between tire size and maximum tire pressure as required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
New tire information placards will be provided with installation instructions. Dealers can install them for you if requested.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The shift cable can detach from the transmission linkage during gear changes, causing the transmission to slip into neutral and lose the ability to accelerate or maintain speed.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and install a retaining clip if needed to prevent detachment from the transmission.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The shift cable connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission can detach from the transmission linkage while changing gears, leaving the transmission stuck in the last selected gear and preventing further gear changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and install a retaining clip on the cable end to prevent it from detaching from the transmission.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hardware that anchors a child seat's upper tether strap to your vehicle may be missing, preventing proper installation.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the missing hardware to properly secure child seat tether anchors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
