2009 MINI Cooper S airbags problems

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that an airbag warning light would intermittently flash on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the passenger’s side airbag would remain off with or without a passenger seated in the passenger’s side seat. The dealer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was also informed that there was a 10-year warranty placed on the vehicle for the airbag; however, the 10-year warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · FL

Passenger side airbag sensor. Light does not go off. Dealer advises this is a known problem and they extended warranty on it for 10 yrs but did not recall even though they know it's a defect. We purchased our 2009 mini in oct 2008 so not covered by their extension. Shouldn't it be since they acknowledge problem?

Filed May 7, 2019 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · CA

At 40k miles on a 2009 mini cooper s (r56); SRS airbag and seatbelt warning lights appear on lcd screen / speedometer, tachometer and roof; lcd warning reads "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter..." warning lights illuminate at startup and remain permanently on while at idle and during drive, as well as all other functions and conditions until shut off. Technician scanned and retrieved fault code 93c3 ("seat occupancy detector, passenger") and estimated a cost of $1,950 to replace entire seat cushion, by a special order from the factory, which has the occupancy detector built into the lining. The component was not replaced. Upon investigation online, there exist thousands of other complaints to the federal safety agency for the exact same issue for this chasis model; it is evident that this is a fualty safety component that needs to be recalled by the manufacturer. I urge the federal safety agency to press even harder on this matter before any serious injuries or deaths occur as a result of either negligence on the manufacturer's behalf, or for a lack of response by the federal safety agency, or worse: both. This is a major safety risk, it is a serious liability concern, and I fear for the safety of my passengers. I hope to be contacted as soon as possible to discuss further.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · NC

Takata recall. Passenger airbag light permanently on. Mechanic diagnosed and say it will be $1400 to replace.

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · VA

I own a 2009 mini cooper and the airbag and seatbelt warning lights come on whenever I get in the car. The light came on recently when I started the car and it now occurs every time I turn the motor on. I've been online researching the problem and discovered that this may mean that the airbags will not deploy if I have an accident. This appears to be a problem facing a number of mini cooper owners and bmw has not resolved this problem after many complaints.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 45,000 miles · FL

Passenger side airbag remains off due to a failure of the passenger seat occupancy detection system.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · HI

2009 mini cooper passenger air bag sensor light use to come on frequently while stationary and in motion, with or without passenger, and now stays on all the time. The alarm light comes on as soon as the car is started. The warning light is illuminated on the tachometer gauge and center speedometer gauge and an overhead light warned that "passenger airbag is off" the alarm takes over the display above the steering wheel and makes it so you can no longer see your speed or any other information. Started at ~ 55,000 miles on the car. My mechanic diagnosed it as passenger side airbag sensor mat problem. This is the same problem that resulted in a recall for 2005-2008 models in the federal safety agency campaign number 15v205000. This is a safety hazard, as none of the airbags will deploy in case of impact. This a manufacturing defect. Multiple complaints on the same issue are available all over the internet.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Airbags · 41,513 miles · CA · crash

I had an accident on 6-30-2016 where I lost control of my car due to hitting first a soft shoulder of the hwy. Sr145 travelling at a speed of approx. 50-55 MPH. I grazed a power pole on driver's side door and ran through three large wooden posts on a ranchers property. The car spun at an180 angle leaving me in the field facing the opposite direction for which I was headed. Not one airbag deployed on impact!!! I am concerned that these airbags and/or installation is faulty and chp office said I could have been killed if the right front tire had not blown causing me to veer just to the right of the power/telephone pole. Power to the area was knocked out for approx. 1 hour. I do have copies of the police report and about 18 pictures of the accident with two pictures being a closeup of my 2009 mini cooper. Please let me know if you need anything else?

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Airbags · 44,037 miles · TX

Car was taken in to dealer just after report of mini airbag recall of earlier models [including 2006]. Since car wasn't listed on recall list but I had experienced several months of passenger airbag light problems [ for no apparent reason]; I was concerned and asked for repair. The piece removed and replaced looked like it had melted. I was told if my model was ever recalled they would reimburse me the cost of the repair. I do not see my complaint on your list and surprised as I thought I was told it would be reported by the dealer. After the repair, I asked for the damaged part; however, it mysteriously could not be found. My question would be are these safety type issues required to be reported by dealers? I reviewed your list of complaints and there are a number of similar complaints to mine [8 postings by owners and 2 manufacturer comments]. I hope my drivers side components never fail as I am not sure it was replaced. Mechanic diagnosis; ran short test found passenger seat mat sensor bad. Replaced seat mat sensor no fault found after repair.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · AZ

Passenger seat occupancy sensor malfunction. Airbag error lights on dash and intermittent disabling the airbag when person is sitting in passenger seat while driving. The seat sensor causes the airbag to deploy dependent on if there is someone sitting in seat. This could cause non deployment of airbag in an accident when a passenger is in the seat.