NHTSA model-year recall report

2006 MINI Cooper Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Apr 6, 2015

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the MINI Cooper average of 2.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2006 MINI Cooper recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 15V205000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Apr 6, 2015

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

Safety consequence

An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other MINI Cooper model years

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Other 2006 MINI recall reports

2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible1 campaign

2006 MINI Cooper recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 MINI Cooper have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2006 MINI Cooper. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2006 MINI Cooper?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology