Car accident cause problems , having problems with clutch / flywheel was repaired one time drive slow won't move fast. Not steering , has leakage , damage dents on right side front end paint damages, not right color. Back bumper damage scratches , hatchback lock needs be replaced. Wheels damage lt rt . Abs symptom light on, airbag light on, front rear hood light on problems not closing. In motion street .
2006 MINI Cooper: airbag warning light
70 of the 200 complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,400
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. While driving 20 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 92,455.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced however the failure recurred the next day. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. On a separate occasion, the alternator failed and was not replaced. The contact mentioned that the engine cooling fan also failed to function, which caused the radiator to be replaced twice. The engine was replaced at a different time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). The consumer was informed the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The consumer believed that either the mat sensor or control modules were defective. Updated 03/23/16.*jb updated 04/14/16*lj *js *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v20500 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. In june of 2015, the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) was received. After contacting both the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. When the vehicle was powered on, the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Air bag sensor in the detection mat of the passenger's front seat does not recognize passenger . The air bag light for the passenger in the front panel is intermittent, putting at risk of not deploying the air bag during an accident. The light will come up even when I have a purse on the seat or with a full grown adult (over 150 pounds). I recently called 2 local mini dealers in southern california (july 2015) regarding this and both stated the same: that they have not received the spare part required for this recall and cannnot perform until mini provides them with an authorization letter. Called immediately the mini customer service line for recalls (1‑866‑825‑1525) to find out when this will be solved since this has been on ongoing issue since mid 2014. Mini's customer service representative stated that we needed to wait until a new re-design of this sensor in the detection mat is available from them in order to provide this spare part to the dealers. In the meantime, we are putting at risk any passenger who will ride in our cars for an issue that has been known by mini for over a year!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contac stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500. Updated 10/27/15.
The airbag light is malfunctioning on my mini cooper s convertible. It says on the mini cooper compliant list there is an issue. The dealer says its a seat problem, requiring 1,800.00 for a new seat. This site shows 14 other cars with the same issue. I don't know if the airbag will truly work if I was in an accident. No recall has be issued as of 5-28-2015. Please help us get this fixed.
Passenger seat airbag warning light illuminated and remains on. Inspection is due 5/31/2015 so I had it diagnosed by mini dealer. Diagnosis was a fault in the sensor system in a module located in the dashboard, behind the glove box - repair cost, $2,000+. They said they had never before experienced a failure in this part. To my understanding, this is not related to the recall in process, which has to do with the sensor in the seat itself (which I have already replaced, december 2012.).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp continued to flicker off and on even though the front passenger seat was occupied. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure several months ago and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 5/26/15*cn updated 05/29/15
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 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 MINI Cooper?
70 of 200 owner complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper (35%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2006 MINI Cooper?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,400 (median of 20 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 MINI Cooper?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 MINI Cooper
Power steering loss 10Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Stalling 6CVT failure 5Jerking 5Transmission failure 5
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