2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible air bags problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger side seat airbag sensor (recall 15v-205, oc3 seat occupancy mat) in my 2006 mini cooper s convertible has failed. The passenger side airbag light on dash and overhead stay lit at all times. Recall issued by mini in 2015 covering exact problem described for same make and model for years…”
filed Apr 30, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s convertible. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair…”
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cooper S Convertible | 15 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.