Two problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Airbag warning light on because of faulty passenger side seat mat sensor. Airbags are disabled without repair/replacement.
Air bag warning light went off even though there was no accident. No one was sitting in the passenger seat, and I (the driver), had my belt on. I tried buckeling the passenger belt, but the light remained on. I think this is a safety issue because I do not know if the airbag is defective, or whether there is a sensor problem, and the seat belt and airbags for the passenger are operable. There appear to be a lot of complaints about false airbag lights, illuminating.