The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned. The airbag turns off when a passenger of sufficient weight is seated; a warning light comes on intermittently. This happens often, posing a safety risk to the passenger.
The worst 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster 110
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been...
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been...
- Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years
- New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models
- OC3 seat occupancy mat - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Class action settlement: N14 high-pressure fuel pump (hdp) service benefit class vehicles
- Air Conditioning System Leak Testing
- N18 thermostat with thermostat housing: limited warrantyextension to 10 years/
- N18 thermostat with thermostat housing: limited warranty extension to 10 years/
What 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger side seat mat sensor, that triggers the airbag in an accident (I understand), has failed. Mini of charleston sc (close to where I live) inform me that it will take 3-6 months to get a replacement.
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Questions about the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster
Is the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster, fewer than a typical Cooper Roadster model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster have?
No recalls on record.
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