2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger airbag light has been on since 2013. Mechanics tell me that it is a weight-sensing mat on the seat. Mini recalled 2005 mini's but this one is not included in the recall. This is a very common problem with this year for this car.”
filed May 15, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mini cooper s convertible. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Oct 19, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat…Campaign 15V205000 · Apr 6, 2015
Air Bags problems in other Cooper S Convertible years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Cooper S Convertible | 18 | 50% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.