The 2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 2 recalls, the most serious being a supercharger circuit board that can smolder and start a fire in the engine bay.
The second recall involves the front passenger airbag system. A faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat may fail to detect that someone is sitting there, causing the passenger frontal airbag to stay inactive during a crash and leaving that occupant without airbag protection.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not work correctly, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The electric water pump that cools the turbocharger has a faulty circuit board that can malfunction and cause the pump to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the water pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
