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!
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible: airbag warning light
10 of the 36 complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20111
- 20101
- 20081
- 20072
- 200610
- 20054
What owners say
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.
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.
My wife's 2006 mini cooper s convertibles airbag light stays on. This should be a recall, as I'm seeing. On the internet, that many owners of coopers and bmws have this same problem. Very much a safety issue and be advised that you are officially on notice, that this is a problem. Also a tire safety issue included.
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.
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.
Pass air bag light stays on.
While driving my 2006 mini cooper convertible the power steering failed while making a turn on the off ramp of the highway. The passenger airbag warning light stays on indication that the airbag is not turned on.
Passenger airbag light is on even if less then 25 lbs is on the passenger seat.
The passenger seat air bag warning light is on all the time, indicating less than 25 lbs is on the seat, even though there is nothing on the seat.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
- Risk
- An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.
Recall number 15V205000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
10 of 36 owner complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible (28%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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