2009 MINI Cooper: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · SC

The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on.

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor fails There's a warning light for passenger airbag off , and also the airbag light on the dash panel never goes away ,even when a passenger is sitting on it. Is a common thing on minis , the dealer charges $100 to reset it within obd tool

Filed May 6, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Unknown. I purchased a used 2009 mini cooper in 2013. The airbag light went on for the passenger front side shortly after. I took it to be looked at and was told it would cost around 1,000 to be replaced. I couldn't afford that and felt that since it was never in an accident it must be defective. I contacted Mini cooper via email and phone calls and was told that since there wasn't any recalls, they couldn't do anything. I have always been uneasy driving with passengers, including my grandson in the car. I honestly expected Mini cooper to replace the airbag, but here we are, hoping nothing happens to the safety of my passengers... please reply with any information for me.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Airbags · CA

SRS warning light on. Intermittent at first. Passenger seat occupancy light on and off intermittently, occupied or not. SRS code reader indicates the problem is the passenger seat occupancy sensor. Mini dealer states the repair is not covered under warrantee. I fear for the safety of my front seat passenger if airbag does not deploy and/or the safety of a smaller child if it does deploy.

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Airbags · OH

Passenger side air bag not activated when sit is occupied. Airbag warning light on all times.

Filed Dec 26, 2020 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · CA

Passenger airbag light stays on and it is deactivated when I am driving. This appears to be a known problem with no recall in effect. I am seeking bypass options online to buy to always keep the airbag on regardless of having a passenger sitting there. Still very unsafe if a kid sits in that seat. This needs to be recalled

Filed Sep 21, 2019 · Airbags · 159,750 miles · GA

My passenger side airbag light stays on constantly, even if someone is sitting there

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · FL

Passenger airbag off light on when passenger (over 25lbs) is sitting in passenger seat. As is the seat belt warning light in speedometer gauge. Also SRS red warning light shows on tachometer gauge. These warning indicators are "on" regardless of whether vehical is idle (not moving) or when at speed( in motion)

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Airbags · 94,000 miles · GA

My passenger side airbag light stays on constantly, even if someone is sitting there

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · FL

Air bag light came on and does not turn off

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Airbags · 17,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The south shore mini cooper was contacted and diagnosed the air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturers was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000....updated 10/23/17 *bf updated 10/24/2017

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Airbags · 33,000 miles · CA

34,000 miles 2009 mini cooper. Passenger airbag light on and off intermittently. Quoted cost to repair about $800 just for the part, possibility of airbags not deploying when in an accident. Seems to be a typical mini issue with a slew of similar issues (sometimes multiple replacements), sensor in seat cushion and entire seat would need replaced. Same problem that resulted in 2005-2008 model recalls, but not 2009? With the issue being this prevalent? Very worrisome, passengers riding in car without the protection of an airbag deploying.