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2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%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 2 complaints about the seats of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman, 8% 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 2020-10

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201228%

Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman

Engine
12 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology