What recalls are on the Mini Coopers?

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH …

How do I know if my Mini Cooper is recalled?

For general information regarding recalls, please contact your Local MINI Dealer or MINI Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.

Why is my airbag light on in my Mini Cooper?

On 1st Gen/Mk1 R50/52/53 MINIs most airbag warning light faults are due to a mommentary bad connection to the seat airbag wiring harness when a seat is moved/adjusted, therefore storing a fault code and triggering the warning light.

Do airbag recalls expire?

Each recalled group of vehicles is expected to take 2.5 years to repair, according to NHTSA. So if the final Takata recalls are announced in 2020, it won’t be until late 2022 or early 2023 until it’s all over.

Does Mini Cooper have a timing belt or chain?

Instead of using a belt that needs periodic replacement like many cars do, the Mini employed a metal timing chain. Located inside the engine, a chain is purported to last the life of the vehicle with no maintenance.

What is covered under Mini Cooper warranty?

The Mini New Passenger Car Limited Warranty covers most everything in the vehicle, bumper-to-bumper, for 4 years or 50,000 miles. An exception is the tires. When you purchase a new Mini Cooper, you also get a 12-year warranty that covers you for rust perforation.

Do airbags work after 20 years?

Generally speaking, your airbag won’t wear out or require replacement, no matter how long you own the vehicle. While many automakers once placed labels in vehicles insisting airbags had to be replaced after 15 (or even 10) years, that’s no longer the case.

How long does it take to fix the airbag recall?

How long will the service take? Some vehicles only require a driver’s side replacement. In that case, the service will take roughly an hour and a half. Some vehicles will require both a driver and passenger airbag inflator replacement, which will take about 3 hours.