2006 MINI Cooper S air bags problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 MINI Cooper S — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Mini Coop S. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side seat occupancy mat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the…”
filed Apr 12, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag sensor light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag system was defective and…”
filed Mar 23, 2020
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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 Cooper S | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 Cooper S | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 17 | 14% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 30 | 18% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 28 | 11% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 71 | 23% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 13 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 MINI Cooper S
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.