The 2005 MINI Cooper has 3 recalls, the most serious being a faulty passenger seat sensor mat that can wear out over time and cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate, leaving that occupant without airbag protection in a crash.
The airbag warning light and passenger airbag on/off lamp may illuminate when this happens, but the underlying risk is that the bag will not deploy when it should. The third recall covers the electric power steering system, which can lose assist either temporarily or permanently. When this happens, the steering wheel becomes significantly harder to turn, particularly at low speeds, raising the effort needed to steer and the risk of losing control.
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 front passenger seat's occupant detection mat can wear out over time, causing the passenger airbag to turn off unexpectedly and trigger warning lights.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the occupant detection mat with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not work correctly, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
