NHTSA Complaint #11451191 — 2013 MINI COOPER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11451191
Vehicle 2013 MINI COOPER
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

The passenger seat OC3 Occupancy Sensor has malfunctioned, leading to the ECU to believe the seatbelt is unbuckled and disabling the passenger airbag while the car is in motion. This is a frequent occurrence which can be seen across all of the Mini/BMW forums for an untold number of owners of this build.

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