Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2016 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
Seat belt on driver side of the convertible was rolling up on one side and not providing adequate safe restraint. Was told by dealership that I was pulling the seat belt out with my left hand and sitting too close and that I should be pulling the seat belt out with my right hand. Owners manual did not provide this information. Contact with BMW of north America did not resolve issue. When I told the dealership service person that this was a design flaw if you can only use one hand to pull the seat belt and sit a certain way, she agreed that it was. I told BMW the same when I spoke to them today and told them I was filing a formal complaint with the NHTSA about the seat belt design.