2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible airbags problems

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 80,000 miles · HI

Passenger side seat airbag sensor (recall 15v‑205, oc3 seat occupancy mat) in my 2006 mini cooper s convertible has failed. The passenger side airbag light on dash and overhead stay lit at all times. Recall issued by mini in 2015 covering exact problem described for same make and model for years 2005 - 2008. Dealer ship and mini USA both say the VIN number for my 2006 s convertible is not included with this recall. How can this be, the exact problem for the exact vehicles identified for this recall. Mini states that this vehicle is the correct type, model and year but not part of the recall because it probably didn't have the same part that has been identified as failing installed. I was told there is nothing they will do for me and what I've been told is that the cost for the fix will be at least $1,200 out of pocket. This cost is ridiculous and should be included under the standing recall from the manufacturer. The fact that this is a manufacturing defect is obvious and is a serious safety issue!

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Airbags · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s convertible. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Airbags · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · WI

Our 2006 mini cooper air bag sensor goes on and off. The dealership indicated the entire seat would need to be replaced as is an embedded sensor. This does appear to be a safety issue but the vehicle is not one of the recalled mini coopers.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 8,000 miles · CA

Airbag warning light stays on. Bubbles on run flat tires (one replaced). Rubber seals deteriorating on outside of vehicle. Water pump leaking (replaced). Upholstery is coming apart on drivers seat.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 59,000 miles · FL

My 2006 mini cooper convertible has intermittent experienced with passenger air bag warning light staying on even when passenger is in seat and properly buckled in. This should be a recall by bmw. Also, harmonic balancer broke at just under 60,000...and have heard this is a major problem on many mini coopers. Bmw should be responsible for replacement. Faulty equipment. Also, convertible gasket needs replacing. Inferior material used by bmw. Very expensive to replace.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 50,020 miles · CA

Passenger side airbag sensor is faulty, causing the airbag to not deploy in the event of a crash, even though there is a passenger in the car. This is a huge safety concern, and mini needs to do a recall. There are thousands out there with the same problem.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s convertible. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor was constantly illuminated. The dealer stated that the sensor malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 107,500 miles · FL

The passenger seat air bag sensor is defective, does not register that anybody is sitting in the seat and airbag system does not "arm". Airbag disabled lights stay illuminated. I'm concerned that air bags will not deploy properly in the event of an accident. Needs to be fixed.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 79,586 miles · TX

The seat belt indicator and air bag indicator lights have been intermittently coming on whether or not someone is in the seat. Now the air bag indicator light is always lit and the seat belt indicator is still intermittent. I spoke to the dealer we bought the car from and they will not test the condition under the warranty. We purchased the car on 12/22/2012. It will cost over $100 just for them to tell us if there is a malfunction. Sounds as though the repair will cost well over $1,000. From research on the internet, it sounds as though this is a common problem and bmw recalled the bmw models for a similar issue, but mini will not fix this known problem. I feel this is a safety issue as we do not know if the airbag system is working properly or not. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.