Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2005 MINI COOPERTransport Canada Recall #2015147
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the occupant detection mat.
7,865 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026