Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper

Air bag sensor light is on continuously, this is the same issue previous years have experienced and had recalls on and nothing has changed. This is very dangerous in the event of an accident the front passenger will have no protection.

Occupancy sensor 15v/205 r56 is busted.

Timing chain , passenger airbag sensor when in motion.

At approximately 65,000, 2009 Mini Cooper r56 air bag sensor light would flicker on and off, but now stays on all the time. No idea if this means that air bags will fail.

While I was driving my car, the front passenger airbag got disconnected and the light came on. Now the lights indicating that the airbag is off remain on at all times. At the exact same time the light indicating that the passenger seat belt was not fasten came on as well and it remains on at all times while there is nobody on the passenger seat. The light remains on even if I fasten the seatbelt. I went to Mini dealership and was told that I had to pay $140 if I wanted them to inspect my car, I decided to take my car to an independent mechanic instead who told me after inspection ($95 for the inspection) that there was an issue with the sensors in the seat and that the entire seat had to be replaced ($1100 to replace it). This is a very serious issue since the airbag will not operate in case of accident. I know several Mini owners have experienced the same incident but Mini dealers refuse to assume that there is an issue that needs to be taken care of.

My car is 2009 Mini. Bought new. Air bag sensor in passenger seat went out @ 70,000 mi. Passenger air bag wont work. Dealer in birmingham, al. Gave a quote for $1300 for a passenger seat. This is a safety issue, Mini must step up to the plate for recalls like chev, Ford, Honda, Nissan for recalls. I wont give you sharks $1300 for a new seat. My wife dies, my attornies will be in touch. Give me a recall I can live with.