2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Mini was stopped at a traffic light behind a toyota 4 runner when I was struck from the back by a careless driver in a midsize sedan who had failed to see the cars in front of her stopped at a red light. The damage done to both the car that struck mine from behind as well as the damage done to the 4 runner were minimal by comparison. The Mini incurred irreparable damage to the front end of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468763, filed 2012-08, 400 miles“This vehicle was purchased in 2011 and has required a multitude of maintenance /repairs due to manufacturer issues. The dealership of original purchase was incredibly responsible and took responsibility of these repairs. I moved to another area two years ago and right about this time, the front passenger air bag light began to randomly go on and off indicating that the air bag would not be engaged. The light will go on and off when in motion or just idling. This has continued to go unresolved as I tend to most often ride alone and don't have additional $$$ for the repair at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204487, filed 2019-04“Passenger side airbag light on with no one in seat. The repair shop stated that there is a seat sensor fault code is 93c3(passenger seat occupancy detector). If there is an accident the airbag may not deploy. I was told to by the BMW of Hawaii in Kona that it will cost $2030 for parts and labor.”
NHTSA complaint #11531633, filed 2023-07Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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