2007 MINI Cooper Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 40%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 MINI Cooper, 40% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been told that my Mini Cooper airbag system has had a mechanical failure which has caused the car to disable the airbag system. There is currently a recall however my VIN number isn't included- I would suggest perhaps looking into where mine was produced to see if those are also affected by this recall. An airbag system shouldn't just disable itself- that definitely seems like a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10819916, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles“My passenger air bag light continues to go on and off at random intervals (ie. Regardless of someone being in the seat, driving conditions, etc). This started one day when I turned my vehicle on after normal operations. This is a well documented problem with Mini coopers made after 2005, there should be a recall for this safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10461964, filed 2012-06, 50,000 miles“The air bag lights began illuminating intermittently on my 2007 Mini Cooper with 48,000 miles. Upon my mechanic scanning the computer we found that the passenger side air bag sensor is out of the seat. The only fix is to replace the entire passenger seat cushion (cost: $1500). I googled Mini Cooper air bag light ' and found thousands of people with the same problem on many different model years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651494, filed 2014-10, 48,000 miles“While driving on the street with my wife the passenger air bag off light came on and would not go off immediately. Since then it happens sporadically without any notice. I took it into the dealer and they said it was the passenger seat airbag sensor and it would cost $1300 to repair it. I know there was a recall for the 2007 Cooper s but not for the 2007 Mini Cooper. It seems to me the same part could be have been used in the same model year car.”
NHTSA complaint #10870089, filed 2016-05, 98,150 miles“Takata recall. Airbag light came on when I sat in my car one day and when I took it to the Mini Cooper dealership a couple of days later, it was found that the driver head airbag has failed for no apparent reason. The airbag has never been used. Having the airbag fail on a random day is very dangerous, considering the fact that an accident could have occurred that day and the airbag would have never protected the driver. This is very disappointing and incredibly strange for an airbag to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #11014088, filed 2017-08, 74,942 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10043927Mar 1, 2012Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06.
- 10039593May 1, 2011Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. The wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 12 | 26% |
| 2012 | 12 | 18% |
| 2011 | 18 | 22% |
| 2010 | 21 | 23% |
| 2009 | 62 | 41% |
| 2008 | 41 | 35% |
| 2007 | 47 | 40% |
| 2006 | 111 | 56% |
| 2005 | 41 | 11% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 MINI Cooper
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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