Vehicle recall R/2002/166

MINI Cooper and One recall: Handbrake may self release

DVSA recall R/2002/166 names the MINI Cooper and One. It was launched 2 December 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/166
Launched: 2 December 2002
Issued by: BMW
Vehicles: 26,381 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Depending on the driver's seat position the locking mechanism of the handbrake lever may fail due to the angle that the lever is operated. This may cause the brake to release even when the car is left unattended

The fix

Fit a new improved design handbrake assembly.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
MINI Cooper and One (MINI)	not recorded	26,381

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2002/027 Front suspension outer ball joint may become detached 4 March 2002, MINI Cooper and One
R/2002/026 Front suspension lower arm may detach 4 March 2002, MINI Cooper and One
R/2008/011 Directional control could be lost 6 February 2008, MINI Cooper and One
R/2008/122 Brake performance could be affected 27 August 2008, MINI Cooper and One
R/2012/003 Fire may occur 24 January 2012, MINI Cooper and One
R/2014/131 Spare wheel may become loose 7 October 2014, MINI Cooper and One

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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