Is the 2016 MINI Cooper safe to drive?

The 2016 MINI Cooper has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 15V628000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety cushion that inflates in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, in some 2014-2016 MINI Cooper and BMW i3 vehicles, this airbag might not deploy correctly in a low-speed accident.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a low-speed crash and the airbag doesn't work as it should, you're at risk of getting hurt. This could happen even at speeds as low as 5-10 mph.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your MINI or BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V628000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V628000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?