2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.
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.
“The front passenger seat occupancy detector sensor faults which were covered in recalls on earlier models are still a problem, yet no longer covered for repair. This sensor controls airbag inflation during accidents”
NHTSA complaint #11241863, filed 2019-08, 112,000 miles“My airbag light was illuminated on dash and center console. I took my vehicle to a mechanic who found multiple seat mat sensor fault codes stored. The seat mat is not functioning properly by failing to recognize if there is a passenger in the seat and/or their weight. As a result, the airbag may fail to deploy completely or inadvertently deploy on a passenger weighing less than 45 pounds. Both resulting in additional injuries and/or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362365, filed 2020-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
12 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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