2007 MINI Cooper airbags problems

Filed Mar 4, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · PA

The airbag warning light randomly remains on. From what I understand this is a known issue as there has been previous recalls by Mini. This could potentially mean the airbag system is faulty and non-operational. Based on online searches, it seems like a lot of there problem are wiring problems though, bad connections. The previous recalls should be extended further, as there are other cars with the same problem, like mine.

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Airbags, Seats · TX

On almost all r56 model mini coopers the passenger seat occupancy sensor has a major malfunction that causes it to fail and pop up an airbag sensor light even when someone is sitting in the seat, Mini USA did not issue a recall but rather a reimbursement form for owners in 2017 the last year of production for that car and did not publicly disclose this. I feel as though this should be a recall as it is common enough for bypass devices to be normal for this car

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Airbags · CA

[XXX] . Airbag sensor recall. My car is part of a recall under MINI Recall 23V-xxx: Footwell Module. I took my car to a dealer and they told me that they would not repair it because my car is a 2007. My mileage is 102,000K miles. The notice says Im covered but they say im not. The recall notice is for the year of my car and they are saying my car is too old. This recall is for the year of my car so I am not understanding. A light comes on that shows the passenger airbag. Upon inspection by the dealer, it is a faulty seat mat sensor and needs to be replaced and cost $2,120.56. I dont have that kind of money. This should be addressed under the recall. My name is [XXX] , [XXX] . Phone [XXX] . The dealership is Mini Cooper Downtown Los Angeles. 6333 S Almeda Los Angeles Ca 90001. I never received this recall notice and knew of this only because the light indicator came on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 10, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

Seat belt warning for passenger seat stays on despite buckling the seat belt. I suspect the air bag deployment is therefore not functioning.

Filed Sep 29, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

Restraint System Malfunction Fault in passenger-restraint system effecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Having to replace passenger seat or sensor to indicate I have a passenger so the airbag will deploy. It looks like there may have been a recall for this in the past according to an article I found, but my VIN does not come up as needing this item replaced. Cost is approximately $800.

Filed Dec 31, 2021 · Airbags · CA

There is a warning light of airbag. But it havent reported when i purchased by a previous owner and carfax as well

Filed Jul 29, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · HI

2007 mini cooper s airbag light with warning on navigation screen saying seat belt tensioner or belt force limiter has a problem and passenger airbag is off. Odometer is 76,000 when problem started.

Filed Jan 17, 2021 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · CA

Passenger occupancy airbag sensor failed, mini has offered a recall for similar models but only the convertible and not the hard-top; however this is a problem for the non convertibles. It's incredibly unsafe for the sensor to go off and not be reset. I would like mini to recall and repair all models with that sensor that fails, not just convertible models.

Filed Mar 20, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 137,000 miles · WA

Thermostast housing replacement and water pipe. Cooling system needs to be flush. Engine rebuild due over heating. Oxygen sensor replacement. Timing chain replacement. Thermostast replacement.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · RI

Passenger seat mat sensor on 2007 mini cooper faulted. There was a recall on bmw and mini coopers except for this base model. Dealer said it would be $1800. To fix I would think the parts for this car are the same. Should be recalled.