CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (14 reports).
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The seat occupant detection mat under the front passenger seat may not work properly because of manufacturing, installation, and exposure problems.
Most common 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
Power steering pump grinding. This was a recall on the 2002-2005 model but not the 2006. The same issue is happening with this car that happened with the recall vehicles and I would expect bmw to fix this problem. Thanks
Power steering pump went out while driving the car. Car was extremely hard to steer. Almost hit a guard rail. Had the car towed home and then to a garage. This is a known problem with Mini Coopers from year 2002 to 2006. Websites and Mini Cooper Forums are loaded with Power Steering Pumps failing. No warning. Pump was confirmed to be the problem by an independent garage that only services high end german cars. Power Steering Pump was diagnosed to be bad on 8/04/2022. Car has a little over 60,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that the front passengerâs seat occupant detection mat was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 (Air Bags) three years ago; however, the front passenger's side air bag warning light had been illuminating intermittently. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light would illuminate whenever a lightweight passenger or a heavier passenger would sit in the front passengerâs seat. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,
Passenger air bag light went on and i took it to Mini dealer who diagnosed that ht passenger seat matt sensor failed and recommendedreplacement of seatmatt sensor I called Mini about safetyrecall NHTSA15V20500 of 4/6/2015, and they informed me my VIN/vehicle was not part of thatrecall
I DROVE THE CAR EARLIER AND IT WAS FINE. I RETURNED HOME AND THEN HOURS LATER TRIED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO FIND I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THANK GOODNESS I WASN'T DRIVING WHEN IT WENT OR I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. APPARENTLY AFTER READING ONLINE QUITE A BIT THIS IS A PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO RECALL OR EVEN A CAMPAIGN OR BULLETIN. THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE ALONE I'M FRANKLY SHOCKED. APPARENTLY BMW DEALERS ARE CLEANING UP DUE TO THE EXPENSE OF THE REPAIR. I'M LOOKING AT A MINIMUM OF $1500. APPORX 60% OF VEHICLES HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE.
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible questions
Does the 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Steering (10), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.