2008 MINI Cooper S: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · WA

To the best of my knowledge the airbag system is off line. The passenger airbags do not turn on when a passenger is seated. The passenger airbag indicator light shows that it is not turning on with or without a passenger. Also the drivers side airbag indicator light comes on the dashboard and the tachometer when I start the vehicle. This problem began while the vehicle was parked and stationary.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Airbags · 63,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mini cooper s. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat occupancy mat would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Airbags · 54,000 miles · MA

The seat occupancy sensor malfunctions. The passenger side airbag may not deploy even if the passenger side seat is occupied. The airbag light sometimes stays on, while sometimes goes away. Mini has recalled several cars for seat occupancy sensor mat fault but my car isn't on the list. The light stays on when vehicle is stationary and also while running. I'm unable to use the passenger seat for safety concern. The airbag light goes away on its own as well but turns back on within a few miles.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Airbags · FL

Air bag warning light on. Passenger airbag off despite someone sitting in that seat

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Airbags · 86,500 miles · OK

I bought this car used with 86,100 miles on it. When driving within the first 500 miles, the airbag light and seat belt restraint system indicated on my dash (both the tachometer and the speedometer). An alert for the airbag appears as an icon on the tachometer. I took the car to the dealership who indicated the auto got wet which caused the air bag module to fail, which now needs replacement at a ridiculously high cost.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Airbags · 129,600 miles · CA

Passenger airbag light say lite even though no one is seated in the passenger seat. Dealer said known issue but not part of recall. Quoted a very high price to have repaired.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mini cooper s. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · CA

Passenger airbag lights on, the dealer said airbag works fine. I feel there is problem with air bag otherwise warning light should not be on.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 39,950 miles · FL

Passenger side air bag sensor is going off when either a passenger of average weight (150lbs.) is occupying seat or a small bump in road is hit. The air bag sensor for wiring and seat cushion replacement is no longer under a warranty for 2008 model, but is a known problem costing approximately $1200.00 to repair at the dealer. The 2002-2006 models had recall by mini for this. Along with the below service bulletin. Service bulletin no.: sim-65-08-03 component(s): air bags the federal safety agency id number: 10043927 manufacturer: bmw of north america, llc summary: bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. *kb I would like a recall on this made for the 2008 model as this is a massive safety issue as I don't know if in an accident either driver or passenger airbag will deploy. Without a recall owners must pay $1200 for what is a known defect by mini. Does someone have to get injuries for this to become a recall?