2004 BMW MINI Cooper Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 BMW MINI Cooper. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. The contact stated that the power steering failed while she was turning a corner at approximately 30 mph. The power steering continued to fail intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road, and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a complete loss of the power steering. The vehicle was driven with extreme difficulty when turning the steering wheel. The failure occurred intermittent at any speed rate being traveled. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. The contact stated that in cold weather, the steering wheel was very tight, especially at low speeds. The vehicle was almost impossible to steer and made a really loud whining noise when the wheel was turned. The manufacturer stated that the failure was…”
Defect investigations
Loss of Power Steering Assist
ODI has received 339 complaints alleging an unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving the vehicle.When the power steering assist stops working, drivers experienced difficulty in steering and/or controlling the vehicle.According to BMW drivers may experience either a temporary or permanent loss of power…
Loss of Power Steering Assist
ODI has received 339 complaints alleging an unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving the vehicle.When the power steering assist stops working, drivers experienced difficulty in steering and/or controlling the vehicle.According to BMW drivers may experience either a temporary or permanent loss of power…
Loss of Power Steering Assist
ODI has received 339 complaints alleging an unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving the vehicle.When the power steering assist stops working, drivers experienced difficulty in steering and/or controlling the vehicle.According to BMW drivers may experience either a temporary or permanent loss of power…
Loss of Power Steering Assist
ODI has received 339 complaints alleging an unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving the vehicle.When the power steering assist stops working, drivers experienced difficulty in steering and/or controlling the vehicle.According to BMW drivers may experience either a temporary or permanent loss of power…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 BMW MINI Cooper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.